Queen Kelly (1932)

In Kronberg, Ruritania, the planned wedding of Queen Regina and Prince Wolfram is disrupted when the prince falls in love with Patricia Kelly, a beautiful orphan at the convent. The prince kidnaps Patricia and takes her to the palace, but the queen drives her out. After a botched suicide attempt, Patricia unwillingly allows her scurrilous aunt to marry her off to a decrepit scoundrel. Undaunted, Wolfram follows Patricia to her new home in East Africa.

Directed by: Erich von Stroheim, Richard Boleslawski, Uncredited:

Cast: Walter Byron, Seena Owen, Tully Marshall, Erich von Stroheim, Gloria Swanson, Sidney Bracey

Genres: Drama, Romance

Rating: 8.8/10

Open on Film Dilemma