Saraband for Dead Lovers

The story

Sophie Dorothea is a young woman forced into a loveless marriage with Prince George Louis of Hanover. George Louis is later crowned King George I of England. Despairing of ever experiencing true love, the depressed queen finds life at court no solace. Sophie then falls for a dashing Swedish soldier of fortune, Count Konigsmark.

Cast & crew

Stewart GrangerCount Philip Konigsmark

Joan GreenwoodSophie Dorothea

Flora RobsonCountess Clara Platen

Françoise RosayThe Electress Sophia

Frederick ValkThe Elector Ernest Augustus

Peter BullPrince George Louis

Michael GoughPrince Charles

Megs JenkinsFrau Busche

Jill BalconKnesbeck

David HorneDuke George William

Mercia SwinburneCountess Eleanore

Cecil Trouncer

Cecil TrouncerMajor Eck