_**A Dialogue-Heavy Historical Film Featuring Brando, Jean Simmons and Michael Rennie**_ The story follows Napoleon Bonaparte’s (Marlon Brando) ascent and decline between 1794 and 1815, viewed through the experiences of Désirée Clary (Jean Simmons), a young hat shop employee from Marseilles. She initially has feelings for the man who will become emperor of France, but eventually marries one of his leading generals…