The King Steps Out (1936)
Princess is destined to marry the Emperor, until her sister steps in.
- Date of release
- 1936-05-27
- TMDB
- 6.0 / 10 (10)
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Genres
- Music, Romance
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
Casting
- Grace Moore — Princess Elizabeth / Cissy
- Franchot Tone — Emperor Franz Josef
- Walter Connolly — Maximilian, Duke of Bavaria
- Raymond Walburn — Col. Von Kempen
- Elisabeth Risdon — Grand Duchess Sofia
- Nana Bryant — Louise
- Victor Jory — Capt. Palfi
- Frieda Inescort — Princess Helena
- Thurston Hall — Major
- Herman Bing — Pretzelberger
- George Hassell — Herlicka
- Johnny Arthur — Chief of the Secret Police
Interesting facts
The King Steps Out is a 1936 American musical comedy film directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Grace Moore, Franchot Tone and Walter Connolly. It is based on the early years of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as "Sisi" or "Sissi", and her courtship and marriage to Franz Joseph I of Austria, after he was initially engaged to her older sister Duchess Helene in Bavaria. The film is set from 1852 to 1854.
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