Conquest
Summary:
Conquest was released in England as Marie Waleska, the name of the real-life historical personage portrayed by Greta Garbo. The film begins in 1807, when Marie, a Polish countess, is dispatched by her country to meet with Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (Charles Boyer). Marie has been encouraged to press for Polish independence by whatever means possible--and though no one come... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Greta Garbo - (Marie Walewska)
Charles Boyer - (Napoleon)
Reginald Owen - (Talleyrand)
Alan Marshal - (Capt. D'Ornano)
Henry Stephenson - (Count Walewska)
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Review:
It's rare that the male lead in a Greta Garbo film is able to hold his own against the screen legend, but that is the case with Conquest; indeed, many would say that Charles Boyer not only held his own but stole the film right out from under her. That is perhaps overstating the case, especially when one considers the size of Garbo's rol... Continue >>
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