After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Madeira.

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Romy SchneiderEmpress Elisabeth

Karlheinz BöhmEmperor Franz Joseph

Magda SchneiderDuchess Ludovika

Gustav KnuthDuke Max

Uta FranzPrincess Helene

Walther ReyerCount Andrassy

Vilma DegischerArchduchess Sophie

Josef MeinradMajor Böckl