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.

• Nero-Film AG
• Mercury Films
• Charles Boyer
• Danielle Darrieux
• Jean Dax
• Yolande Laffon
• Suzy Prim
• Gina Manès
• Marthe Régnier
• Odette Talazac