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The King Steps Out

Josef von Sternberg

1936 • 1h 25m

Princess is destined to marry the Emperor, until her sister steps in.

The King Steps Out

Cast

Grace Moore

Grace MoorePrincess Elizabeth / Cissy

Franchot Tone

Franchot ToneEmperor Franz Josef

Walter Connolly

Walter ConnollyMaximilian, Duke of Bavaria

Raymond Walburn

Raymond WalburnCol. Von Kempen

Elisabeth Risdon

Elisabeth RisdonGrand Duchess Sofia

Nana Bryant

Nana BryantLouise

Victor Jory

Victor JoryCapt. Palfi

Frieda Inescort

Frieda InescortPrincess Helena

Thurston Hall

Thurston HallMajor

Herman Bing

Herman BingPretzelberger

George Hassell

George HassellHerlicka

Johnny Arthur

Johnny ArthurChief of the Secret Police

Gwen Verdon

Gwen VerdonSpecialty Ballerina (uncredited)

Ada Mae MooreSnake Charmer

Josephine McKimMermaid

Crew

Josef von Sternberg

Josef von SternbergDirector

Fritz Kreisler

Fritz KreislerMusic

Viola Lawrence

Viola LawrenceEditor

Wilhelm Thiele

Wilhelm ThieleAssociate Producer

Lucien Ballard

Lucien BallardDirector of Photography

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