The Fate of Two Queens
1954 · 90 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, History, Romance
Anthology film in which Hedy Lamarr plays 2 queens during 2 different time periods. Ulmer directed the Genoveffa di Brabante part whereas Allégret was responsible for the empress Josephine section after he left due to artistic differences with Lamarr.
Directed by Marc Allégret
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Hedy Lamarr Imperatrice Giuseppina / Genoveffa di Brabante / Hedy Windsor -
Gérard Oury Napoleon Bonaparte -
Terence Morgan -
Cesare Danova -
Milly Vitale -
Luigi Pavese -
John Fraser -
Anna Arena - F Franco Coop
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Augusto Di Giovanni -
Mino Doro -
Carlo Giustini
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