From Mayerling to Sarajevo

Synopsis

Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, is kept absent from the royal court due to his dangerous political ideas. Sent on a tour of inspections and inaugurations, he falls in love with Countess Sophie Chotek.

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Key crew

• Max OphülsDirector
• Carl ZuckmayerScreenplay
• Marcelle MauretteScreenplay
• Oscar StrausOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Edwige FeuillèreCountess Sophie Chotek
• John LodgeArchduke Franz Ferdinand
• Aimé ClariondPrince of Montenuovo
• Jean WormsEmperor François Joseph
• Jean DebucourtJanatschek
• Raymond AimosValet of François Ferdinand
• Gabrielle DorziatArchduchess Marie-Thérèse
• Henri BoscSerbian Ambassador
• Gaston DuboscCount Chotek
• Marcel AndréArchduke Frédéric
• Eddy DebrayCast
• Jacques RousselCast

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