
“The real life story of a man who sacrificed his all at the altar of love!”
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.
Release Date: 1/31/1936
Runtime: 96 minutes
Languages: French
Director: Anatole Litvak
00Companies: Nero-Film AG, Mercury Films
Countries: France

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
1984