Fanny Elssler

Synopsis

Prince Klemens von Metternich orders Friedrich Gentz, one of his aides, to keep the Duke of Reichstadt---Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles---son of Napoleon and heir to the French throne, from thinking about French politics. Gentz enlists the help of ballerina Fanny Elsser, all the rage in several European capitals, to keep the Duke distracted.

Director

Paul Martin

Written by

Paul Martin

Music

Kurt Schröder

Studio

UFA

Released

4 November 1937

Genres

Drama, History, Music, Romance