A Prussian Love Story
Seen it?1938 | 91 min | Drama, History, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Young Victoria, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
The film depicts the love affair between William I and Elisa Radziwill.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Martin
- Lída BaarováPrinzessin Elisa Radziwill
- Willy FritschPrinz Wilhelm von Preußen
- Harry LiedtkeFürst Anton Radziwill
- Hans NielsenKronprinz Friedrich Wilhelm
- Dieter BorschePrinz Karl
- Vera von LangenGroßfürstin Charlotte von Russland
- Hermine KörnerFürstin Radziwill, Prinzessin Luise von Preußen
- Dagny ServaesErbgroßherzogin Maria Paulowna
- Marina von DitmarPrinzessin Maria
- Viktoria von BallaskoPrinzessin Auguste