Mae Murray
Sally O'Hara
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Synopsis
A prince falls in love with a dancer, but his family rejects marriage to a commoner. When she becomes a wealthy widow, the same household changes its position. Renewed courtship now carries the weight of money, wounded pride and rival claims.
Cast
DirectorsErich von Stroheim
Behind the scenes
Erich von Stroheim's relationship with star Mae Murray was strained during the twelve-week shoot. The adaptation of the operetta brought his interest in class and desire into conflict with expectations for a prestigious studio attraction.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
Photographs cropped, resized and optimized as WebP, displayed in monochrome.
- Mae Murray — Henry Waxman · Public domain
- John Gilbert — MGM studio · Public domain
- Roy D'Arcy — Unknown author · Public domain
- Tully Marshall — Paramount Pictures · Public domain
