The King Steps Out

Directed by Josef von Sternberg
1936    85m    Approved
Musical, Romance, Biography,
6.280%
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The film depicts the courtship of Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria (1837-1898), nicknamed "Sisi", by her cousin Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916, reigned 1848-1916). The complication is that Franz Joseph was originally engaged to Elisabeth's older sister Duchess Helene in Bavaria (1834-1890), nicknamed "Néné". The film depicts events from 1852 to 1854.
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Cast of The King Steps Out
  • Grace MoorePrincess Elizabeth / Cissy
  • Franchot ToneEmperor Franz Josef
  • Walter ConnollyMaximilian, Duke of Bavaria
  • Raymond WalburnCol. Von Kempen
  • Elisabeth RisdonGrand Duchess Sofia
  • Nana BryantLouise
  • Victor JoryCapt. Palfi
  • Frieda InescortPrincess Helena
  • Thurston HallMajor
  • Herman BingPretzelberger
  • George HassellHerlicka
  • Johnny ArthurChief of the Secret Police
  • Gwen VerdonSpecialty Ballerina (uncredited)
  • Ada Mae MooreSnake Charmer
  • Josephine McKimMermaid
  • Eve SouthernGypsy Fortune Teller (uncredited)
  • Maria RivaGirl Playing Violin (uncredited)
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