Desiree(1954)

: Beyond Brando and Simmons, Merle Oberon delivers a poignant performance as Empress Joséphine.

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. Desiree(1954)

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

: 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 . : While it has that classic Hollywood "soap"

: 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 ).

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