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 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
Christiane Ribes
as Girl
Gabrielle Dorziat
as Empress Élisabeth
