The Blue Danube

Plot Summary

Marguerite, the beauty of an Austrian village, loves the poverty-stricken Baron Erich von Statzen, although her mother is opposed to the affair, having been made suspicious by the hunchback Ludwig, who is smitten by Marguerite's charms and insanely jealous of Statzen. Statzen's uncle would have him marry Helena Boursch, the local brewer's daughter, to save his dwindling estate. Ordered to the front when war is declared, Statzen is forced to leave without saying goodby to Marguerite.

Top Cast

Leatrice Joy Marguerite

Joseph Schildkraut Ludwig

Nils Asther Erich von Statzen

Seena Owen Helena Boursch

Albert Gran Herr Boursch