Overview
Rudolf, the only heir to Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary, is trapped in a loveless marriage to a Belgian princess. As he seeks to flee his stifling environment, he meets the beautiful Maria, and the two enter into a scandalous affair. Despite the interference of the Emperor, the couple refuse to give each other up.
Production
Nero-Film AG · Mercury Films
Cast & Characters
Charles Boyer
L'archiduc Rodolphe
Danielle Darrieux
Marie Vetsera
Jean Dax
L'empereur François-Joseph
Yolande Laffon
L'archiduchesse Stéphanie
Suzy Prim
La Comtesse Larisch
Gina Manès
Marinka
Marthe Régnier
La Baronne Vetsera
Odette Talazac
Marie's Nanny
Nane Germon
Anna Vetsera
Assia Granatouroff
Marie's Cousin
Christiane Ribes
Girl
Gabrielle Dorziat
Empress Élisabeth
Directors & Crew
Anatole Litvak
Director
Marcel Achard
Screenplay
Seymour Nebenzal
Producer
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