Plot
In Vienna in 1914, Prince Nicki is the scion of a rundown noble family rundown and is commander of a cavalry regiment.
During a parade in front of the St. Stephen's Cathedral Nicki notices Mitzi in the crowd. Mitzi is eating with her family as her fiance Shani grotesquely spits and embarrasses the entire family. Nicki and Mitzi flirt with each during the parade. During a gun salute Nicki's horse becomes afraid and injures Mitzi, who is sent to the hospital. Nicki also has Shani arrested at this time. Nicki visits Mitzi at the hospital and later in the pub where she works as a harpist. They begin to go on dates and fall in love.
Because of the families financial troubles, Nicki is approached by a wealthy factory owner to marry his daughter Cecilia in exchange for a noble title. Nicki initially refuses but finally agrees to marry Cecilia. Shani is released from prison and finds out about the relationship between Mitzi and Nicki. Shani shows Mitzi a newspaper article announcing the marriage of Nicki and Cecilia. Mitzi remains calm and tells Shani that she hates him and still loves Nicki. Enraged Shani tries to rape Mitzi, but his father prevents it at the last moment. Shani decides to murder Nicki after the wedding.
The marriage of Nicki and Cecilia is celebrated. Shani is waiting for Nicki with a gun at the church. At the last moment Mitzi appears and promises to marry Shani if he does not kill Nicki. Nicki and Cecilia get into their the coach and drive away.
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