Conquest

(1937)Directed by Clarence Brown113 minHistory, Drama, Romance
The Love Story of Marie Walewska

A Polish countess is dispatched by her country to become Napoleon Bonaparte's mistress at the urging of Polish leaders, who feel she might influence him to support Polish independence.

Greta Garboas Countess Marie Walewska
Charles Boyeras Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
Reginald Owenas Tallyrand
Alan Marshalas Capt. d'Ornano
Henry Stephensonas Count Anastas Walewski
Leif Ericksonas Paul Lachinski
May Whittyas Laetitia Bonaparte
Maria Ouspenskayaas la Comtesse Pelagia Walewska
C. Henry Gordonas le Prince Poniatowski
Vladimir Sokoloffas Dying soldier
George Houstonas Grand Marshal George Duroc
George Davisas Grenadier (uncredited)
SMSue Mooreas Servant (uncredited)
Scotty Beckettas Alexandre Walewska (uncredited)
Winifred Harrisas Countess Augustus Walewska