Top billed cast

1. 

   Conrad Veidt

   Captain Hansgeorg von Hochberg

2. 

   Mady Christians

   Marie Luise

3. 

   Ursula Grabley

   Brigitte

4. 

   Wolf Albach-Retty

   Leutnant Aribert von Blome

5. 

   Otto Wallburg

   Le Gouverneur Darmont

6. 

   Günther Hadank

   Le Capitain Fachon

7. 

   Gregori Chmara

   Fürst Potovski

8. 

   Franz Stein

   The Spy at the Inn

9. 

   Bernhard Goetzke

   Duke Friedrich Wilhelm von Braunschweig

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-06-13

Conrad Veidt is the chivalrous leader of the "Black Hussars", fighting a valiant battle against the occupying forces of Napoleonic France. He is charged with rescuing the Princess bride-to-be of his Duke (Mady Christians) before she is married off by the Emperor to his polish puppet "Prince Potovski". He manages to rescue her, easily enough, but it soon transpires that the pair have quite some history - and loyalties start to become divided. It's quite a familiar story, but has enough of the "Zorro" or "Prisoner of Zenda" about it to keep it entertaining. Veidt and his loyal, enthusiastic side...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
German

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• kidnapping
• arranged marriage
• castle
• incognito
• disguise
• napoleonic wars
• inn
• military
• horse chase
• costume drama
• song
• french spy
• french invaders
• territorial governor
• love vs duty