The film displays Madame Récamier 's conflict with Napoleon. Twice she was pressed to become one of the Empress's ladies. In revenge for her refusal Napoleon declined to save her husband from ruin.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Marie BellJuliette Récamier | Juliette Récamier |
 Françoise RosayMadame de Staël | Madame de Staël |
 Edmond van DaëleJoseph Fouché | Joseph Fouché |
 François RozetThe Prince of Prussia | The Prince of Prussia |
| JJeanne de BalzacMadame Tallien | Madame Tallien |
 Victor VinaJacques Récamier | Jacques Récamier |
 Andrée BrabantCaroline Bonaparte | Caroline Bonaparte |