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Princess Helene marries Lieutenant Niki, who is uneasy about his new position as a prince and longs for Vienna. On a secret visit to a beer garden, Niki falls for Franzi, a ladies’ orchestra leader, who does not know he is married. Helene discovers his homesickness and refashions palace life to follow Viennese customs. Niki accepts his marriage, and Franzi gives him up.
The aged King David is told that a young woman’s love may restore his health. His son has just been crowned against his wishes. Hagith and the young king declare their love, but she refuses to sacrifice herself for David and tells him she hates him; he dies in anger. Hagith is accused of killing him and sentenced to death, and the new king cannot save her.
Princess Helene marries Lieutenant Niki, who is uneasy about his new position as a prince and longs for Vienna. On a secret visit to a beer garden, Niki falls for Franzi, a ladies’ orchestra leader, who does not know he is married. Helene discovers his homesickness and refashions palace life to follow Viennese customs. Niki accepts his marriage, and Franzi gives him up.
The aged King David is told that a young woman’s love may restore his health. His son has just been crowned against his wishes. Hagith and the young king declare their love, but she refuses to sacrifice herself for David and tells him she hates him; he dies in anger. Hagith is accused of killing him and sentenced to death, and the new king cannot save her.