Desiree
Movie
1954
1 HOUR 50 MINS
Historical drama
A young woman becomes engaged to Napoleon Bonaparte before ultimately marrying another man and witnessing the rise and fall of her former lover’s empire.
Cast & Crew
Marlon Brando Napoleon Bonaparte
Jean Simmons Desiree Clary
Merle Oberon Empress Josephine
Michael Rennie Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte
Cameron Mitchell Joseph Bonaparte
Elizabeth Sellars Julie
Charlotte Austin Paulette Bonaparte
Cathleen Nesbitt Mme. Bonaparte
Evelyn Varden Marie
Isobel Elsom Mme. Clary
John Hoyt Talleyrand
Alan Napier Despreaux
Nicolas Koster Oscar
Richard Deacon Etienne Clary (uncredited)
Edith Evanson Queen Hedwig (uncredited)
Carolyn Jones Mme. Tallien (uncredited)
Sam Gilman Fouche (uncredited)
Larry Crane Louis Bonaparte (uncredited)
Judy Lester Caroline Bonaparte (uncredited)
Richard Van Cleemput Lucien Bonaparte (uncredited)
Henry Koster Director
Julian Blaustein Producer
Daniel Taradash Screenwriter
Alex North Original Music
Milton R. Krasner Cinematography
William Reynolds Film Editing
Leland Fuller Art Director
Lyle R. Wheeler Art Director
Paul S. Fox Set Decoration
Walter M. Scott Set Decoration
René Hubert Costume Design
Charles Le Maire Costume Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Friday, April 25
Spurned by woman (Jean Simmons) when poor, Napoleon Bonaparte (Marlon Brando) meets her again.
Tuesday, May 6
Spurned by woman (Jean Simmons) when poor, Napoleon Bonaparte (Marlon Brando) meets her again.
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