A prisoner, a prince, and a girl who knew exactly when to strike.
Count Dimitri is sentenced to death for hitting Prince Paul who was trying to steal a kiss from Countess Vera. Prince Paul pardons him because of a young girl who knew how to conquer his heart at the right time.
Acting
Novotná's voice and presence outshine the plot mechanics.
Score
Oscar Straus melodies that practically waltz off the screen.
Director
Leo Mittler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Jarmila Novotná's screen debut; she became a Met Opera legend and later appeared in The Godfather Part III.
The 1936 original predates Scorsese's famous 1978 concert film of the same name by decades — pure coincidence, but what a title to share.
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