The Mad Empress is a 1939 American historical drama film depicting the 3-year reign of Maximilian I of Mexico and his struggles against Benito Juarez.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Medea de NovaraEmpress Carlotta of Mexico | Empress Carlotta of Mexico |
 Conrad NagelMaximilian | Maximilian |
 Jason Robards Sr.President Benito Juarez | President Benito Juarez |
 Lionel AtwillGeneral Bazaine | General Bazaine |
 Guy Bates PostLouis Napoleon III | Louis Napoleon III |
 Evelyn BrentEmpress Eugenie | Empress Eugenie |
 Frank McGlynn Sr.President Abraham Lincoln | President Abraham Lincoln |
 Nigel De BrulierFather Fisher | Father Fisher |
 Gustav von SeyffertitzMetternich | Metternich |
 Michael VisaroffDr. Samuel Basch | Dr. Samuel Basch |
| EEarl GunnPorfirio Diaz | Porfirio Diaz |
 George RegasMariano Escobedo | Mariano Escobedo |
 Rudolph AndersHerzfeld | Herzfeld |
 Duncan RenaldoCol. Miguel López | Col. Miguel López |
| JJulian RiveroGeneral Tomás Mejía | General Tomás Mejía |