Fanny Elssler

Fanny Elssler

1937 · 80 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, History, Music, Romance

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.

Directed by Paul Martin · Written by Paul Martin

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