Princess Sissy

Princess Sissy

1939 · 84 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

Sissy (a character Romy Schneider would later popularize in the 50s) is Duke Maximilian of Bavaria's favorite daughter.The gift of a necklace,meant for her, falls into the hands of a crooked circus director.

Directed by Fritz Thiery

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