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.
Cast
- Charles Boyer as L'archiduc Rodolphe
- Danielle Darrieux as Marie Vetsera
- Jean Dax as L'empereur François-Joseph
- Yolande Laffon as L'archiduchesse Stéphanie
- Suzy Prim as La Comtesse Larisch
- Gina Manès as Marinka
- Marthe Régnier as La Baronne Vetsera
- Odette Talazac as Marie's Nanny
- Nane Germon as Anna Vetsera
- Assia Granatouroff as Marie's Cousin