After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Madeira.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Romy SchneiderEmpress Elisabeth | Empress Elisabeth |
 Karlheinz BöhmEmperor Franz Joseph | Emperor Franz Joseph |
 Magda SchneiderDuchess Ludovika | Duchess Ludovika |
 Gustav KnuthDuke Max | Duke Max |
 Uta FranzPrincess Helene | Princess Helene |
 Walther ReyerCount Andrassy | Count Andrassy |
 Vilma DegischerArchduchess Sophie | Archduchess Sophie |
 Josef MeinradMajor Böckl | Major Böckl |
 Senta WengrafCountess Bellegarde | Countess Bellegarde |
 Chariklia BaxevanosHelena auf Korfu | Helena auf Korfu |
 Susanne von AlmassyPrincess Beatrice | Princess Beatrice |
| KKlaus KnuthPrince Ludwig | Prince Ludwig |
| EErich NikowitzArchduke Franz Karl | Archduke Franz Karl |
| HHans ZieglerDr. Seeburger | Dr. Seeburger |
| SSonia SorelHenriette Mendel | Henriette Mendel |