Koenigsmark

Koenigsmark

1953 · 90 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, Mystery

A young French, Vignerte, is hired in the court of Lautenberg, an imaginary land, as the young Prince's private teacher and as the Grand Duchess' reader.

Directed by Solange Térac · Written by Solange Térac

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