The Heart of a Queen
Seen it?1940 | 112 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who like stories about real, flawed people. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
As the title "The Queen's Heart" suggests, this early German black and white version of Mary Queen of Scott's eventful reign and death focuses on her emotional perception rather lyrically, with some songs, mainly by her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carl Froelich
- Zarah LeanderMaria Stuart
- Willy BirgelLord Bothwell
- Maria KoppenhöferElisabeth I.
- Lotte KochLady Johanna Gordon
- Axel von AmbesserHenry Darnley
- Friedrich BenferDavid Riccio
- Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
- Walther Suessenguth
- Odo Krohmann
- Herbert Hübner