The Royal Waltz

The story

In 1852, the young Austrian emperor Franz Joseph persuades his friend, Count Michel de Thalberg, to act as a go-between in his love affair with the Bavarian duchess Elisabeth. Not long after his arrival in Munch, Thalberg has an embarrassing encounter in a public garden with an attractive young woman. The innocent incident is misinterpreted by a passer-by who, recognising the woman as the youngest daughter of Ludwig Tomasini, a highly respected caterer, persuades her father that she should marry the man who flirted with her to avoid a scandal (FilmsdeFrance).

Cast & crew

Henri GaratMichel de Thalberg

Renée Saint-CyrThérèse Tomasoni

Christian GérardPilou

Adrien Le GalloLe roi Max de Bavière

Mila ParélyAnnie Tomasini

Bernard LancretL'empereur François Joseph d'Autriche

Alla Donell

Alla DonellLa princesse Elisabeth de Bavière, nommée Sissi

Gustave GalletLudwig Tomasoni