Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1928 · 1h 49m

The Wedding March

The Wedding March poster
Director
Erich von Stroheim
Cast
Erich von Stroheim as Nicki / Prince Nickolas Fay Wray as Mitzi / Mitzerl Schrammell George Fawcett as le prince Ottokar Maude George as la princesse Maria Cesare Gravina as Martin Schrammell Dale Fuller as Katerina Schrammel
Crew
Ray Rennahan — Director of Photography Roy H. Klaffki — Director of Photography Frank E. Hull — Editor J.S. Zamecnik — Original Music Composer Harry Carr — Writer Erich von Stroheim — Writer
Tagline

Dashing, Impetuous, Insolent. the playboy of Vienna- handsome, well-born, idol of the ladies- Prince Nicki, portrayed by Erich Von Stroheim. Riotous, color-splashed romance of Vienna.

Synopsis

Against the backdrop of Vienna's hidebound caste system, aristocrat and army officer Nicki is attracted to peasant Mitzi, although he knows it cannot last. Acquiescing to familial pressure, he ultimately gives her up to marry the more socially acceptable – albeit crippled – heiress Cecelia. Mitzi, for her part, is heartbroken and must resign herself to marrying churlish butcher Schani Eberle.

Mood & Themes
processionlovesocial satireparadevienna, austria
Key Collaborators
Erich von Stroheim Director Ray Rennahan Director of Photography Roy H. Klaffki Director of Photography Frank E. Hull Editor J.S. Zamecnik Original Music Composer Harry Carr Writer Erich von Stroheim Writer Pat Powers Producer Erich von Stroheim Producer Max Rée Costume Design
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