Lux-Film Wien

Through a cleverly deceptive maneuver, a theater ensemble attempts to prevent the sale of its small theater to a shady profiteer. Numerous misunderstandings and mix-ups arise, culminating in a fake wedding night...

In the made-up country of Alanien, King Alexander I has been overthrown while abroad. Now, he's in Vienna with his daughter, the city of his fondest memories since studying there as a boy. It doesn't take long for the charm of Vienna to work its magic on the former king: he quickly comes to terms with the new situation and is able to enjoy the Austrian capital sans all the ceremony and trappings which would otherwise accompany him on a state visit. The princess is content with preparing herself for a career as a pianist concert, while the former king takes a job as a chauffeur in the embassy of the country he once ruled. The revolutionaries are shocked; and his days in Vienna are numbered.

The sensitive Austrian Crown Prince Rudolf is suffering from his marriage, dictated by his father, Emperor Franz Joseph, and the strict court etiquette. He meets a kindred spirit in the very young Baroness Mary Vetsera.

The proud grandfather, retired General Count Hardberg, had actually already announced to his comrades that he would be the heir, but the grandson had become a granddaughter. Years later, Antonia had grown into a pretty but vivacious young woman. When the famous Kaiserjäger moved into their quarters at the castle, the cheeky countess had a bit of fun and slipped into her father's uniform. As Cadet Anton, she went along on maneuvers and drove her commander, First Lieutenant Pacher, to despair with her lack of discipline. But when Pacher noticed what an enchanting creature was hiding behind the cadet uniform, his heart was smitten...