The Princess of Saxony takes up residence in the Italian town of
Florence, where she falls madly in love with the composer Enrico
Toselli. They marry and enjoy a happy marriage, but Toselli's
inspiration begins to suffer as a result of his newfound marital
bliss. The Princess decides to put her husband's interests before
her own, hoping that by separating from him his inspiration will
return. It is a sacrifice that will break her heart...
Cast:Danielle Darrieux (Luisa d'Asburgo-Lorena),
Rossano Brazzi (Enrico Toselli), Harry Hardt (Browder), Vira Silenti (Adèle), Egon von Jordan (Frédéric-Auguste de Saxe),
Charles Rutherford (Leopold de Saxe), Olinto Cristina (Comte Contini),
Augusto Mastrantoni (Toselli père), Jone Morino (Comtesse Contini),
Liana Del Balzo (Guest at the Continis'), Robert Valberg (König Friedrich August),
Elena Altieri,
Maria Eis,
Heinz Moog,
Brigitte Ratz,
Cristina Velvet
Country: Italy / France
Language: Italian
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 95 min
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