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General Crack

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  • 1929
  • 1 hr 37 mins
  • Action & Adventure, Drama, Documentary
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In 18th-century Austria. Prince Christian (nicknamed General Crack) is an aristocratic mercenary, son of a nobleman from as morganatic marriage with a gypsy woman. He offers his military services to Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor (1747-1792, reigned 1790-1792)., but wants in exchange a marriage to one of the emperor's sisters and a fortune in gold as her dowry. Before the deal is complete, Christian impulsively marries the gypsy dancer Fidelia. He is then introduced to his prospective bride Archduchess Maria Luisa, falls in love with her, and becomes trapped between the two women in his life.

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Cast & Crew See All

John Barrymore
Prince Christian Rudolph Augustus Kettlar - Duke of Kurland
Lowell Sherman
Leopold II
Marian Nixon
Archduchess Maria Luisa

Awards

  • 1930 - Photoplay Award - Best Pictures of the Month (January) - winner
  • 1930 - Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January) - winner
  • 1930 - Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January) - winner

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