Desiree(1954) -

You can currently find Désirée on platforms like Apple TV .

: Before he was Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte (played by a magnetic Marlon Brando ) was engaged to a young silk merchant's daughter named Désirée Clary ( Jean Simmons ). Desiree(1954)

: Beyond Brando and Simmons, Merle Oberon delivers a poignant performance as Empress Joséphine. You can currently find Désirée on platforms like Apple TV

: Filmed in glorious CinemaScope , the production is a feast for the eyes, earning Academy Award nominations for its gorgeous costumes and art direction. : Filmed in glorious CinemaScope , the production

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Whether you're a history buff or just here for the 18th-century fashion, this film is a beautiful window into the life of one of history’s most overlooked women.

: While it has that classic Hollywood "soap" feel, the film is rooted in the fascinating true story of the woman who would eventually become the Queen of Sweden .