Queen Kelly

(1929)Directed by Erich von Stroheim101 minDrama, Romance

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.

Gloria Swansonas Kitty Kelly / Queen Kelly
Walter Byronas Prince Wolfram
Seena Owenas Queen Regina V
Sylvia Ashtonas Kelly's Aunt (uncredited)
WBWilson Bengeas Prince Wolfram's Valet (uncredited)
Sidney Braceyas Prince Wolfram's Lackey (uncredited)
RDRae Daggettas Coughdrops (uncredited)
Robert Frazieras Catholic Priest (uncredited)
Florence Gibsonas Kelly's Aunt (uncredited)
Madge Huntas Mother Superior (uncredited)
Tully Marshallas Jan Vryheid (uncredited)
Ann Morganas Maid Escorting Kelly to Altar (uncredited)
Madame Sul-Te-Wanas Kali Sana - Aunt's Cook (uncredited)
Lucille Van Lentas Prince Wolfram's Maid (uncredited)
Wilhelm von Brinckenas Prince Wolfram's Adjutant (uncredited)
Gordon Westcottas Lackey (uncredited)