The story tells of a family tragedy that is based (not always factually accurate) on a well-known tragedy involving the ruling family of Austria-Hungary in 1889. Various names have been changed.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Emil FenyvessyKaiser Franz Josef | Kaiser Franz Josef |
| KKálmán ZátonyPrinz Rudolf | Prinz Rudolf |
 María CordaMaria Vetsera | Maria Vetsera |
| AArthur BergenNot listed | Not listed |
 Hans BrausewetterArchduke George | Archduke George |
| WWerner SchottGraf Corradini | Graf Corradini |
| MMathilde SussinKaiserin Elisabeth | Kaiserin Elisabeth |