In this romantic melodrama, Budapest tavern girl Marguerite falls in love with baron Erich. When WWI breaks out, Erich is called to his regiment on the eve of his wedding to Marguerite. This provides a golden opportunity for a deformed, embittered violinist who is secretly in love with the heroine.
Plodding Gypsy musical concerns Schildkraut's efforts to reunite with his sweetheart despite their respective involvements with aristocrats.