Conquest (1937)

Academy Awards, USA 1938

Nominated Oscar	Best Actor in a Leading Role Charles Boyer
	Best Art Direction Cedric Gibbons William A. Horning

MGM
Directed by Clarence Brown
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
IMDb
(Turner Classic Movies)

Polish princess Greta Garbo is sent to the French Emperor Napoleon to beg for his help to free the country from the barbarian Russians. He instantly falls in love with her and uses all of his power to win her over. Although married, albeit to a much older man, she is hesitant, but gives in to his advances. Abandoned by her husband, she embarks on a life of following Napoleon around Europe but never completely gaining his commitment, even after she bears him a son. This historical romance is short on history and heavy on romance, but Charles Boyer manages to overcome that shortcoming and bring some life to a character mostly known for his stature and his hat.