
1936 · Anatole Litvak · 96 min
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.
Charles BoyerArchduke Rudolf
Danielle DarrieuxMarie Vetsera
Jean DaxL'empereur François-JosephYolande LaffonL'archiduchesse Stéphanie
Suzy PrimLa Comtesse LarischGina ManèsMarinka
Marthe RégnierLa Baronne Vetsera
Odette TalazacMarie's Nanny
Nane GermonAnna Vetsera
Assia GranatouroffMarie's CousinChristiane RibesGirl
Gabrielle DorziatEmpress Élisabeth
Jean DaxEmperor François-Joseph
Jean DebucourtCount Taafe
André DuboscLoscheck