All language subtitles for A.Breath.Of.Scandal.1960.WEBRip.1080p.DD2.0.x264.eng

(CYCLE BELL RINGING)

(GUN FIRING)

(COCKING)

(GUN FIRING CONTINUES)

A letter
for Princess Olympia
from her mother.

And tell her
she nearly got me
that time.

Yes. Her marksmanship
is improving.

A letter from Vienna
for the princess.

Well, take it to her.

I'd rather not, Herr Rauscher.

I still have a scar
from the last time.

A slight head wound
in the line of duty,
Fleischmann,

is a small price
to pay for the...

For the privilege of serving
one of the noblest houses
in the Empire...

I know, but I'm not
as brave as you are.

(GUN FIRES)

If she only wouldn't use
live ammunition.

Hmm.

(GUN FIRING)

Yes, Theodore?

Your pardon, Countess,
but a letter
for the princess.

Well, take it up to her.

He's afraid to, Mama.
Can't you see?

It's my lumbago, Countess.

I can't seem to dodge
the way I used to.

It might be good news, you know.

The Emperor's bound
to forgive her one day.

The Emperor.

God save the Emperor.

Don't... Don't try to get up.

We'd only have to
put you down again.

I'll take the letter.

I'm not afraid of Olympia.

Her Highness is very fond
of the little countess.

Thank you.

(GUN FIRING)

THERESA:
Olympia!

Wait, wait.

(LAUGHS)

I hit it in seven shots today.

Good afternoon, Theresa.

And how are
all my late husband's
dear relatives?

We're all fine, Olympia.

I have a letter for you.

I'm not sure I should read it.

It will probably send me
into one of my fits.

Can't you control your fits?

I mean,
if you know ahead of time.

Control of the emotions,
Theresa,

is a mark of the middle classes.

(SIGHS)

However, I suppose I could try.

What does it say?

It says no.

Or at least, not yet.

My father
keeps telling the Emperor

how well-behaved I'll be
if I'm allowed back,

but the Emperor just says
he'll think it over.

Are you going to have a fit?

Oh, I don't think so.

It's too hot.

Olympia, why was
the Emperor so strict?

Just because of you
and that captain?

He didn't actually kill himself.

He tried.

The fact that he missed

simply called attention
to his common origin.

Also, I was a widow
just out of mourning.

You'd be surprised how stuffy
some people are about that.

So, here I am.
Banished and bored.

And not a presentable man
under 50 within miles.

There must be other things
in life besides men.

For peasant women, perhaps.

But for us, what do we have

except the fact that God
divided us into two sexes,

like, uh, the lower orders,

only more so?

But you must admit
the scenery here
is beautiful.

Scenery?

It's what goes on
in front of the scenery
that counts.

The desperate pleading of a man

driven mad by his love for you.

Your heart melting
in the flame of his desire.

Yes?

Huh?

Uh-uh. Not yet.

I'll tell you the rest
in another year or two.

Oh.

I'm tired of shooting.

Would you like to do me a favor?

Anything, Olympia.

Would you go to the stables
and tell them to saddle
the Arab stallion?

Maybe on a horse
I can outrun my boredom.

The stallion's wild, Olympia.

Why don't you take the mare?

Because I can't stand
the sight of another female,

that's why.

No one's allowed
to ride the stallion.

Allowed?

May I ask who in this castle
is of higher rank than I?

Will you be back for dinner?

If I go far enough,
I may stay overnight
at the hunting lodge.

You can signal me if
there is anything important.

I will. I'll ring
the tower bells.

(CAR HORN HONKING)

(NEIGHING)

(TIRES SCREECHING)

(GROANS)

(ENGINE SPUTTERING)

(SHEEP BLEATING)

(SIGHS)

Miss.

Miss?

Miss, are you hurt?

CHARLIE:
Let's see the pulse.

Huh?

I need my first aid book.
Let's see.

"The brain...
Can be flushed from...

"A pale... Ankle...

"Past the head.

"Loosen clothing.

"Loosen clothing,

"and keep the patient lying down

"with his head and shoulders
slightly raised.

"If his face is..."

Uh...

No. No, I better not do that.

"Keep the patient warm,
but do not..."

Well, let's see.

"Heated objects...
Unconscious patient.

"If he's strangling
from blood or mucous
in the throat...

"Keep the patient warm."

Now I have to
get some help. Let's see.

Where am I?

Where am I?

I... I... I'm coming.

(GROANS)

Thank God,
I... I thought you were...

Are you all right?

(STUTTERING) Don't move.
You may have
broken something.

Oh, I won't stir.

You never know in a fall.

Uh, if you'll excuse
the liberty,

just... Just let me know
where it hurts.

Ooh, all over.

(LAUGHING)
Feels ticklish.

Oh.

Here. Here.

(MOANS)

Nothing seems to be broken,
but I better get you home.

I'll get the car started.

You just take it easy
right here and... And...

I will.

Just rest now.

(ENGINE CRANKING)

(GROANS)

I can't get the car started.

No?

I think it's the ignition.

Must've gone out
when I went
through that fence.

Oh, how sad.
Is it badly hurt?

Oh, I can fix it,
but it'll take time
and it's getting late.

You live far from here?
Eh?

Oh, very far.

But there is a...
A hunting lodge nearby.

We could go there.

Huh?

All right. Here,
let me help you up.

(GROANING)

Here, put this on. Do you...
Do you think you can walk it?

No.

I think you'll have to carry me.

(GROANING)

(GRUNTS)

I'm... I'm not in
very good shape right now.

It's just over the hill,

and you can rest along the way.

I don't want you
to get all tired out.

You have so much work to do,

fixing the car and...

Well, we can coast
down the hill in the car.

(SIGHS)

It's all right, we'll walk.

(GROANING)
Over there.

Anybody here?

Hello?

Over there.

Hmm?

(GROANING)
Over there.

(CHARLIE SIGHS)

Excuse me.

You sure that lady won't mind?

The one you said
owns this place?

You can take my word.

The Princess would just
love your being here.

She must be very generous.

Oh, yes.

And beautiful.

And intelligent.

Highly intelligent.

I see.

Well, it's...
It's getting dark in here.

Oh, yeah.

It's sure a good thing
you knew about this place.

We could've been stuck out
in the middle of nowhere,

exposed to the night
and the cold.

We could've been in real danger.

I'm not sure
we're out of it yet.

Huh?

Another kind of danger, I mean.

Oh, yeah.

Well, how do you feel now?

My head hurts a little, but...

I've got some stuff
in my medicine kit.

An American headache remedy.
I'll just run and get it.

Oh, it doesn't hurt that much.

You can get it later.

And now you must sit down
and rest.

Mmm?

(GROANS)

Yeah.

Excuse me.

Are you an American?

From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What class?

Class?

Oh, Class of '99,
University of Pennsylvania.

I'm a mining engineer.
Oh.

By the way,
my name is Charles Foster.

My friends call me Charlie.

My name is...

(GROANS)

Well... Well,
I can't think of it.

You must have amnesia
from the fall.

I'd better get...
Oh, Lucrezia is my name.

Lucrezia Strauss.

Plain Lucrezia Strauss.

I wouldn't say plain.

No sir, not plain at all.

Mmm.

Are you cold?

Oh, a little.

Oh, you're sweet, Charlie.

(CHUCKLES)

Yeah.

Maybe I could build a fire.

Yeah.

Yeah.

You know, maybe
I've had the wrong idea
about royalty.

I've always thought of them
as something to get rid of,

you know,
things that stood
in the way of progress.

I never really
thought of them as people.

Oh, they're people, all right.

Do you work for them?

Well, my father does.

And you just help your mother
around the house, huh?

Uh, not exactly.

What do they make you do?

Work out in the fields,
milk the cows and all that?

How did you guess?

Well, I come from
a family of farmers, too.

What you call peasants
over here.

I know one when I see one.

There we are.

Say, what's the matter?

Can you talk?
Are you all right?

I'd better get...

(CHUCKLING)

Boy, you really had me scared.

Are you sure
you're all right now?

Oh, I'm fine. Just fine.

Well, I'm gonna go
get that medicine kit
just the same.

You don't mind?

Not if you come back.

I'll be back.

Quickly.

As quickly as I can.

You know, you never can tell.

You're liable to have
another attack
and I'm responsible for you.

(OBJECTS CLANGING)

(LAUGHING)

Excuse me.

Look what I found.

Wine and cheese and bread.

The bread's not very fresh,

but you won't mind, will you?

And you brought your suitcase.

How clever.

Well, I won't be able to work
on the car until morning.

Oh, what a shame.

Here, have a glass of wine.

Thank you.
Mmm-hmm.

I don't think you understand.

We'll have to
spend the night here.

Oh, I understand.

Cheese?

No, thank you.

It's kind of
an unconventional situation.

(LAUGHS)
Yes, isn't it?

Neither of us planned
it this way, of course.

Oh, certainly not.

You know,
you're a remarkable girl.

Am I?

I mean,
the way you take all this.

So calm and unafraid.

I believe in making
the best of things.

That's the peasant
in you.
(CHOKES)

Are you all right?

(COUGHS)

Why, you don't even know
who I am.

Of course I do.

You're an American
of the 99th class.

I could be the kind of man

who'd take advantage
of a situation like this.

But you're not.

Now listen, don't get me wrong.

Men are men everywhere.

What kind of a man are you?

But we have to be careful
that we don't

let our feelings

carry us...

No. No,
I'm going to fix the car.

Then I'm going to take you home.

Oh, Charlie. My head.
Don't leave me, Charlie.

Oh, what is it?
Another attack?
(GROANING) Oh, Charlie.

I've got
some great stuff here.
This'll fix you right up.

It'll make you feel
much better. Here.

(GROANING)

Here, take this.
Take this.

(EXCLAIMING)

Oh, it tastes terrible.

This'll kill the taste.
Drink that.

You never know
with a concussion.

You feel fine,
and all of a sudden, wham!

It's not medicine I need.

It's rest.

Will you take me
to the bedroom, please?

Well, I don't know.
I don't...
I don't think I should.

And you want me to walk,

in my condition?

Oh, no, no.
No, of course not.

Over there.

Oh, yes.

(SIGHS)

(EXCLAIMS)
I feel better already.

Oh, yeah?

Well, you can't sleep this way.

Wait a minute.

Here, uh, put these on.

They'll be a little big for you.

Oh, I don't mind.

(CHUCKLES)
Well...

Just let me know
when you've got them on.

(LAUGHING)

OLYMPIA:
Are you here
on business, Charlie,

or is this your holiday?

Business.

I've been investigating
some deposits of a mineral
called bauxite.

Been testing the purity
in percentage of the ore.

Never mind the details.

Well, anyway, bauxite
is made into aluminum.

And my company's interested
in manufacturing it here.

And since I'm the only
representative we have,

I have to be both
salesman and engineer.

Charlie?

CHARLIE:
Yes?

Will you come and say goodnight?

Well...

If you're ready.

Yes.

Here, I want you
to take some more of this
before you go to sleep.

You know, we should
get to know each other
under normal circumstances.

I should meet your friends
and your family.

Huh?

Oh, I'm...
I'm sorry, I...

I don't know
why I'm so suddenly...

Did... Did you give me
something to put me to sleep,
in the wine?

No, of course not.

All I put was
the medicine in there.

It's for headaches. Look,
you can read it yourself.

"For the relief of pain
due to shock..."

Oh, no.

I knew it.

It says not to mix with alcohol

unless you want
the patient to go to sleep.

That's what you wanted.

No, I... I really didn't know.

But I think it was just as well.

Coward.

(SIGHS)

(BELL TOLLING)

(SIGHS)

(BELL CONTINUES TOLLING)

"Back with the car when fixed.

"I know it now, I love you."

Oh, hello.
Say, have you seen a girl
around here?

Tall, blonde, beautiful?

She was wearing
a white blouse
and a red skirt.

Where?

Right around here.

Maybe you know her.
Her name is
Lucrezia Strauss.

I just went
to get the car ready,
and when I came out...

Say, where's her horse?

I have seen no horse
and no girl.

But you can't come here
with that, uh, machine.

This is a private estate.

I can't worry about that.
I have to find her.

Maybe you can worry about this.

(HORSE NEIGHING)

THERESA:
Olympia!

Olympia!

Theresa. What is it?

From Vienna.

From Vienna?

Good news?

The best. I can go back.

The Emperor
has changed his mind.

Oh, that's wonderful, Olympia.

Tell them
to get the carriage
ready while I pack.

Oh, Vienna, the last,
the most glorious week
of the season.

Uh, Theresa.

Yes?

Will you take a message for me?

To whom?

No, no, it wouldn't
accomplish anything.

Order the carriage.

(LAUGHS)
Mama.

Darling, oh, you look wonderful.

Thank you.

The mountain air
agrees with you.

The Emperor forgave me.

Yes, dear. Your father
finally convinced him

that you had both
the sense and the ability
to be good.

I will not disappoint him, Mama.

It would be more than
a simple disappointment,
Olympia.

A great future
has been arranged for you.

A great future?

Mmm-hmm.

What is it, Mama?
Tell me.

You are going to be married.

Married?

What...

To whom?

Rupert zu Wigenstorf of Prussia.

No!

It'll be the marriage
of two of the proudest
names in Europe,

cementing not only
a personal alliance,

but one between countries.

You will be an instrument
of history, Olympia.

Will I?

"Two great states
will be welded together
through you and Rupert."

Do you know who said that?

The Emperor?

Those were his very words,

spoken to your father
only yesterday.

Oh, where is Papa?
Why is he not here?

Oh, he's at the palace,
I suppose,

on some tiresome
matters of state.

(BAND PLAYING)

Congratulations.

Now...

"Miss Sonia Volenski.

"As a singer,

"a loyal subject of the Emperor,

"for enriching
the cultural life
of the Empire,

"for your service
in the cause
of our beloved opera,

"for the many nights of pleasure

"you have given
His Imperial Majesty

"in the opera house,

"it is my pleasure
to confer upon you,

"as chief steward
to His Imperial Majesty,

"the Medal of Honor."

Congratulations, madame.

(CHUCKLES)

"Herr Herman Teperson.

"As the other bright light
of our beloved opera..."

Excuse me.

Your Highness.
What is it?

Your daughter has just arrived

and the princess
wishes to see you.

Well, if you'll excuse me,

an urgent matter.

But the honor is as great,
no matter who pins it on.

Will you take over, please?

Sorry.

Will you bring some tea, Maria?

Now, the formal engagement

won't be announced
for several days.

Very delicate days, Olympia.

Your behavior must be flawless.

Not a breath of scandal
must touch you.

Not a whisper.

OLYMPIA:
Papa!

Welcome home.

I missed you.

And I missed you.

Philip, how many times
have I asked you to knock

before you enter
my private apartment?

Darling, I'm your husband.

All the more reason.

Have you told her?

Yes, it's wonderful.

Well, it's political, anyway.

Prussia is very important to us.

The Emperor is anxious
to strengthen our ties
to them

in as many ways as possible.

But the final decision
is up to you.

What a terrible thing to say.

You sound like
one of those revolutionists.

She's not in love with Rupert.

What's that got to do with it?

I was in love with you.

Oh, accidents can happen,
but you can't count on them.

I make the decision
to marry Rupert, Mama.

Of course you do.

Well, darling,
now you've seen her,
you go back the palace.

Olympia and I
have to go over
the invitations.

Invitations for what?

We're giving a party for Rupert.

He's here in Vienna
on a state visit.

Oh, nothing elaborate,
200, 300 people
at the most.

Well, I'll see you
at dinner, Olympia.

Papa.

I'm glad to be home.

Each time I see you,

I think
you can't possibly get
more beautiful.

And each time I'm wrong.

Thank you.

I shall marry because I want to.

I have a strong sense
of duty to myself.

You know, Olympia,

sometimes I think
you are stronger
than any of us.

(CHUCKLES)

My daughter.

Philip!

Lina.

Albert.

Glad to see you.
I have to go. Excuse me.

Well?

There she is.

Who?

The one danger
we really have to face:

Lina Schwarzenfeld.

I knew it. She's home.

It's the only reason
he'd leave the palace
in the middle of the day.

I think you're right.

We'll have to move fast,
Albert. Very fast.

We will. We will.

Drive on.

Are she and Rupert still...

Oh, have been for years.

That's how her husband's managed

to stay ambassador
to Berlin all this time.

Lina will stop at nothing
to keep you
from marrying Rupert.

That would be the end
of all her influence.

You'll have to
be careful, Olympia.

Very, very careful.

You must behave
as if the cold blue eyes
of the Emperor were upon you

every hour of the day and night.

Oh, I will.

I suppose we shall have to
invite Lina to the party.

She's much too dangerous
to slight.

Mama?
Yes, dear?

Uh, Rupert
isn't exactly clever, is he?

He doesn't have to be, dear.
He's a prince.

Excuse me, sir.

Can you tell me
whether it's all right
to park here?

I'm a stranger in town.
I don't know your rules.

(CHUCKLES)
You never will,

but in this country
it's safer to assume

that if they
don't exactly say you can,

you're probably not allowed to.

Well, that doesn't seem right.

With a system like that,
you'd never make
any progress.

You'd just stand still.

That's the whole idea.

Is this machine
French or English?

American.
I brought it over with me.

American?

Oh, I didn't know they...

They were making
such beautiful cars
in America.

You know, people around here
don't seem to know
much about America.

I guess the opportunities
for education
must be pretty slim.

Yes, very.

My own class, for example,

simply hasn't got
the time for it.

(CHUCKLES)
Well, it was nice
meeting you.

You can park anywhere.

Thank you, sir.

(BAND PLAYING)

Your pass, sir.

Letter of introduction
from the Austrian Embassy
in Washington

to the Lord High Steward,
Prince Philip Ballastrem.

(SPEAKING ITALIAN)

(SPEAKING FRENCH)

Your Highness.

An American gentleman
wishes to see you.

No, no.
No, no, no.

(SPEAKING FRENCH)

I am very sorry.

If you will be good enough
to leave this with me,
Mr. Foster,

I will see that it's called
to Prince Philip's
personal attention.

You mean I can't see him today?

Impossible.

That room is full of people
waiting to see him,

including a British earl
and two Russian grand dukes

who have been here since Easter.

When can I get to see him?

Oh, let me see.

Today is Monday.

Tomorrow we have the reception

at Prince Philip's
house in the evening.

Wednesdays,
the Prince goes
to the jockey club.

Thursday and Friday
are religious holidays.

A reception at his house, huh?

How about next week?

Next week
the whole court goes
away for the summer.

You'd better figure
on late September,

or perhaps early
October, to be safe.

October?
Why, that's ridiculous.

Of course it is.

Listen to this young man, Andre.

He has a fresh point of view.

Yes, Prince Philip.

Is that Prince Philip?

Yes, it is.

This is the list
of the guests for tomorrow.

Excuse me,
sir, but I have to see you...

Another time, young man.

Please.

How about
when he's finished working?
Could I see him at home?

Are you joking?

You couldn't possibly
get into his home.

It's absolutely
out of the question.

Have to be a grand duke
to get in there, too, huh?

Well, Mr. Foster,
you have to be something.

Oh, I am something.
Didn't you hear the Prince?

I'm a fresh point of view.

Only he doesn't know how fresh.

I'll be seeing you.

LIEBNER:
Hurry up, gentlemen.
We are late.

Hurry, gentlemen.

Do hurry, please.

Good evening, Herr Liebner.

Your Highness.

How's your orchestra?

The finest, Your Highness.
Every man a virtuoso.

Oh, that's fine.
You have
a great reputation.

You must deserve it.

(PEOPLE CHATTERING)

So delightful of you
to come, darling.

MAJORDOMO:
The Count and Countess
Von Waltenbourg.

Now, is everything here?

Yes, now put it all
on the table. Yes.

And the lobster, there.
Yes. Yes.

Now, is the champagne ready?
And the wine?

MAJORDOMO:
Count Alexander Sandor
of Mulgravia.

Well, Your Excellencies,

this seems quite
a festive occasion.

People have been asking
for Olympia.
Where is she?

She's waiting
until Rupert arrives
to make her entrance.

Wait.

Here comes Lina.

Countess Lina. Count.

She really should
watch her figure, you know.

She's coming out
in the most vulgar places.

No, you stay here.

Lina.

Darling, you look lovely.
And so slim.

Albert, how are you?

Well, I had
a little trouble
with my liver.

We were so thrilled
to hear that
Olympia was back.

And the marvelous news
about her and Rupert.

Yes, dear, the Emperor
couldn't be happier.

If you will excuse me,

I promised my wine steward
a brief conference.

We had a wine steward once.

Gone with the cellar.

Where is darling Olympia?
We're dying to see her.

Oh, she's in her room, darling.

She's too shy to come out
before Rupert arrives.

Oh, will you forgive me?

Rupert will be here
in a few minutes.

Uh-huh.

Don't look so pleased
with yourself.

(ORCHESTRA PLAYING)

Hello. Would you give me
the Maxim Cabaret?

I want the dressing room
of Mademoiselle Yvette.

Yes, Yvette.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Prince Philip?

Yes?

I'm here to offer
the imperial treasury
a $1 million proposition.

$1 million?

Yes sir, that's why I'm here.

I mean, that's why
I crashed your party.

(CHUCKLES)

You're a most
extraordinary young man.

Crashing a party like that.

Well, I'm sorry, sir, but...

I seem to run
into you everywhere.

I'd better explain.
You see...

I must say,
I admire your enterprise,
Mr... Mr...

Foster, sir.
Charles Foster.

Ah, have a drink.

Thank you, sir.

To $1 million.

Yes sir, I'll drink to that.

(ORCHESTRA PLAYING)

MAJORDOMO:
His Serene Highness,
Prince Rupert zu Wigenstorf.

Princess Eugenie.

How do you do, Your Highness?

Countess.

It was so good of you to come.

I was talking
to your Aunt Gisella
the other day,

such a sweet creature.

Tell me, is that the one
who inherited part of Poland?

Yes, and lost it at Monte Carlo.

Well, I heard
it wasn't the best part.

And your cousins, how are they?

Your Highness,
may I present my husband,
my daughter.

Baroness.

Charming to see you.

Do have a lovely evening.

Your Highness...

I think the last time
we met was at the races.

Do you remember, Your Highness?

Mr. Foster.
The proposition.

Yes, sir.

(CLEARS THROAT)
Well, sir, it's this.

You know what bauxite is.

I do.

It's a mineral.
You make it into aluminum.

I think you call it "aluminium."

I know that.

That is, my company makes it,
by the Hall-Heroult process

discovered simultaneously
by the American, Hall,

and the Frenchman, Heroult.

Now, it was the discovery
of this process that
made possible

the cheap, practical
production of aluminum.

I've heard about it. Very...

Now, I don't have to tell you
all the things
aluminum can be used for.

Of course not, but you will.

Yes, sir.

Ah, here she is.

Prince Rupert.

Perhaps Your Highness
may recall
the Princess Olympia.

I recall a charming child.

I see a woman of beauty.

Your Highness.

Before such beauty,
it is I who must bow my head.

I can't imagine
where your father is.

He was here a moment ago.

I'll get him.
I know where he is.

In his study,
hiding from the company.

It's where he always goes
when we have a party.

Will you excuse me?

Only for a moment.

It will not be more.

You have
a beautiful daughter, madame.

Well, we tried hard.

(LAUGHS)

(TELEPHONE RINGING)
But mark my words,
the deposits in Dalmatia,

these are the most important
because the great...

Lucrezia.

Wrong number.

YVETTE:
Hello, darling.
This is Yvette.

I don't know
what you're talking about.
Hello?

What were you saying,
Mr. Foster?

Uh, excuse me, sir.

Would you like to dance?

Olympia!

I know I should wait
to be asked.

Did you find your father?

Yes. No.

Would you like to dance?

I'd be delighted, Olympia.

Excuse me, I...

Oh. Oh, hello.

Excuse me, Your Highness,
but the American is here.

Yes, I know. I know.

If this marriage goes through,

you will lose your job,
you know.

Rupert wouldn't
desert us, would he,

after all these years?

Look at her again
and answer
your own question.

He would, wouldn't he?

(SNICKERS)

I think this dance is mine.

OLYMPIA:
Why, yes, so it is.

Will you excuse me,
Your Highness?

All right, you found me.

Have you told my father?

Your father?

Prince Philip.
Does he know about us?

Is Prince Philip your father?

Didn't you know?

All I know is I came here
to talk business with him.

Then you walked in and I...

Good.

Then there is still time.

Philip, who is that young man?

An American.

An American?

Uh-huh. With $1 million
in aluminium.

Well, how did he get in here?

Well, I never had
a chance to ask him.

Do me a favor.

Dance toward the corridor,
will you?

She's lovely, isn't she?

It's a pity her looks
aren't matched by her virtue.

Really?

Yes. She's considered
quite wild, you know.

And you always did like
the sort you could trust,
didn't you?

Why did you disappear?

Because I thought it was better.

Look, I don't
understand any of this.

But I was desperate
that morning
when I couldn't find you.

I ran all over the place
trying to catch up to you.

I thought losing you
was the worst thing
that ever happened to me.

You see,

sometimes
in the emotional stress
of a moment,

we think something
is true that really...

Yes, only
the difference is,
now I know it's true.

I'm not going
to let it happen again
now that I've found you.

You have not found me.

You're here, Lucrezia.

My name is
Olympia Louisa Elizabeth,
nee Ballastrem.

Whatever your name is,
it's still you.

I cannot explain now.
Will you please leave?

All right,
then meet me tomorrow.

Not tomorrow, not ever.

Are you married, is that it?

I'm not married, but...

Well, then there's
no real reason why...
It is impossible.

That's what they said
about seeing your father.

It's one of your
favorite words around here.

I cannot remain
here another second.
Will you please go?

No. And I don't really think
you want me to leave.

I'm sorry.

You leave me only one choice.

(BELL RINGS)

Yes, Your Highness.

This gentleman wishes to leave.

Will you escort him to the door?

Now, wait a minute.
Just because...

This way, sir.

Albert, go and find that man
and tell me who he is.

How?

Well, have him followed,
you idiot.

(PEOPLE CHATTERING)

Over here, Mr. Foster.

Countess Schwarzenfeld?

Yes. Won't you sit down?

There's really no mystery.

I telephoned you to meet me here

because I saw you
at the party last night.

And you looked so, so lost.

And then when you left
so hurriedly...

I, uh, I still don't see why...

You see,
it's simply impossible
for a stranger

to get anywhere
in Viennese society
without a sponsor.

So my husband and I
felt that possibly...

Oh, you...
You have a husband?

(LAUGHS)
One does, you know.

That's what last night
was about.

Getting one for Olympia.

Oh, the Princess.

Didn't you know?

Her family want to
marry her to Rupert.

Is she in love with him?

(LAUGHS)
What an adorable question,
Mr. Foster.

This is a marriage,
not a love affair.

I don't think their
feelings enter into it
one way or the other.

Now, tomorrow
there's a horse show
at the riding club.

Let me explain, Countess.

I'm not interested
in getting into society.

I'm here on business
and I have appointments
all day tomorrow.

Oh, how unfortunate.

And with Olympia competing
for the Grand Cup.

But, of course,
if you have engagements...

I can cancel them.

After all, it's only business.

It will really be a pleasure
to sponsor you, Mr. Foster.

(PEOPLE WHOOPING)

Miss Olympia Thor-Felsenegg
has completed this round

with no penalties or faults.

Next entry is Sea Breeze,
ridden by
Captain Carl Lutenfeld.

Oh, Count Sandor,
how good of you to come.

Your invitations
always intrigue me,
Countess Lina.

Whose reputation
are you after now?

(CHUCKLES)
Don't be so suspicious.

I want you to meet
a young American friend.

Sandor, of Mulgravia.

Foster, of Pennsylvania.

You must excuse me, Mr. Foster.

It is my duty to be suspicious.

Why?
Are you a policeman?

As the Emperor's
personal equerry,

I report to His Majesty
all breaches of the protocol

if members of the court
don't behave as they should.

So, in a way,
I am a kind of policeman.

ANNOUNCER:
Next entry is Frenesee,
ridden by Franz Denault

of the First Vienna
Cavalry Regiment.

Have you been
a long time in Vienna,
Mr. Foster?

Just a few days.

Did you pass through Morau?

Yes, I think I did.

Isn't this the place where
the Thor-Felsenegg castle is?

Whose castle?

Olympia's former husband.

Dead now, poor thing.

Olympia spent her exile
at Morau, you know.

You did stop there,
didn't you, Mr. Foster?

I stopped near there.

(AUDIENCE EXCLAIMING)

Does that mean
you know Princess Olympia?

Didn't you see
Mr. Foster dancing
with her at the party?

Oh, that was you?

Yes. Uh, I met her there.

For the first time.

Really?

You looked like
such good friends.

Well, you can't tell
who's friendly

just by looking at 'em,
Countess.

I've found that out
in my position.

Well, come everyone,
before the last jump.

We must pay our respects
to Prince Rupert.

(AUDIENCE EXCLAIMING)

ANNOUNCER:
As you have seen, Frenesee,
with two poles down

will receive
eight penalty faults.

Coming up now,
for the final round
of our competition

is Ecstasy,

ridden by Princess
Olympia Thor-Felsenegg.

(AUDIENCE CLAPPING)

Ladies and gentlemen,
announcing the award

for the Open
Championship jumping class,

the winner is Ecstasy,
ridden by Princess
Olympia Thor-Felsenegg.

You. Everywhere, you.

What have you told Lina?

She's out for blood, isn't she?

What did you tell her?

How about going out
with me tonight?

You haven't answered
my question.

That's because
I still have a few
of my own to ask you first.

I've learned not to trust you.

Listen, I've got to see you.

Very well, then.

Meet me at the Chalet Anglaise

by the university corner
at 11:00.

All right, I'll see you there.

Your Highness.

A magnificent performance.

May I be permitted
to attend the party
celebrating your victory?

I'll be delighted
to be with Your Highness
until 10:00.

(CHUCKLING)
My mother is quite strict.

WOMAN:
Congratulations,
Princess.

Where shall we go?

Let's go somewhere
where nobody
can possibly see us.

That's all right with me.
Let's go.

(ORCHESTRA PLAYING)

You sure have a funny way
of not being seen.

The way
not to be seen in Vienna
is to go to a public place

that is never patronized
by your own friends.

You mean these people
aren't really seeing you?

I mean they don't count.

I should warn you
about our May wine.

It seems gentle,
but it's very strong.

It can go to your head.

Maybe it'll go
to both our heads.

And then?

I might get another glimpse
of the girl who
wore my pajamas.

The warning doesn't apply to me.

I'm used to our wine.

Waiter.

Is our table ready?

Yes, sir.

This way, please.

(AUDIENCE APPLAUDING)

Well, at least you're
friendlier than you were
the other night.

You know, you weren't
exactly hospitable.

I couldn't be.

But that night we had to
spend out in the country,

you were as warm and friendly
as anyone could wish.

You think so?
Was I really that friendly?

Oh, yes.

I've never felt like that
about a girl, and so quickly.

You were wonderful.

It's nice of you to say so.

I couldn't remember
all the details

too well in the morning.

What did I do
that was so wonderful?

Everything.

Everything?

I mean, you were just perfect.

Oh, I'll never
forget that night.

There's a good reason
that your memory

is clearer than mine.

You drugged me.

Accidentally.

What I'm trying to say is,

you did feel something,
there with me.

And what I'm trying to say
is that I don't remember.

Perhaps I did feel something.

But now it's all gone?

I didn't say that.

I might find you
extremely attractive.

It might be very
exciting to be with you

at this moment, but...

But?

They are only feelings.

They train you
in a rough school.

I'm trained for the role
to which I was born.

And this marriage
you're planning?

It's being arranged for you?

According to custom.

You really think
you can live without love?

Certainly not.
What a ridiculous idea.

Then you do care
for this Prince Rupert?

I scarcely know him.

You're getting me mixed up.

It's quite simple, Mr. Foster.

I like to listen to music.

What does that
have to do with it?

It doesn't mean
I have to marry a musician.

Now, would you do me a favor?

Would you ask
the band to play
my favorite song,

A Breath of Scandal?

Are you trying to get rid of me?

For the moment.

Because of feelings that
aren't supposed to matter?

Maybe.

Will you be here
when I get back?

Yes. This time.

Would you play
A Breath of Scandal for me?

Yes, sir.
Thank you.

Pleasure, sir.

Excuse me.

Prince Philip?

Oh, no, no,
no, Mr. Foster.

I'm an amiable man,
but this I will not permit.

Some places I must
not be followed.

I didn't follow you.

10:00, tomorrow morning,
at my house.

I beg your pardon?

We can continue
our discussion then.

Please, Mr. Foster.
Will you...

Excuse me.

Who's that?

Oh, never mind.

Will you have a bonbon, eh?

I thought this time
you had gone away.

Huh?

Oh, no. Listen, I think
we better get out of here.

But I want to hear the song.

We can go somewhere else
and hear it.

There is nowhere else.

Why do you want to leave?

Well, it's hot in here.

You have been drinking too much.

That's it. I never
could hold my liquor.

Just sit back and relax.

No, I need some air.

* And in memory I am dancing to

* A tune and a rhyme

Why, that's...

Yes, it's... It's a very
catchy tune, isn't it?

That's my father.

He mustn't see me here.

He mustn't see you?

Of course not.
It would be terrible.

Who is he with?

With?

Oh, with nobody.
He... He's all by himself.

Not with a girl?

Well, no, he's not
exactly with her.

She's... She's on
the other side of the table.

What are you gonna
tell your mother?

I'm certainly not going
to tell her I was here.

I mean, about him?

Oh, she knows
he's somewhere like this.

It's Thursday night.

Shall we go?

This way.

* A tune and a rhyme
in three-quarter time

* In old Vienna

* A touch in the air
of devil-may-care

* Ah, that was the old Vienna

* The light of a candle
The breath of a scandal

* I was so in love with Vienna

* Now each lover's lane
reminds me in vain

* Of love songs
that we have sung

* Oh, it's no wonder I sigh

* For moments gone by

* When Vienna and I were young *

You know what time it is
in Pittsburgh right now?

6:00. Still daylight.

Will I see you tomorrow?

When?
I'll let you know.

(CHURCH BELL RINGING)

* A tune and a rhyme
in three-quarter time

* Ah, that was the old Vienna

* A touch in the air
of devil-may-care

* That was the old Vienna

* The light of a candle
The breath of a scandal

* I was so in love with Vienna

* Now each lover's lane
reminds me in vain

* Of love songs
that we have sung

* Oh, it's no wonder I sigh

* For moments gone by

* When Vienna and I were young *

I thank you very much.

Oh, no, I thank you.

Here is your Yvette.

Thank you.

She's a charming girl.

Goodbye.

Olympia!

Yes, Mama.
I saw you when you
came home last night.

Oh.

So that's why you wanted
to see me before noon.

You know we can't
afford any scandal.

Once scandal spreads,
there's no way to stop it.

I remember when some nonsense
about me and Baron Krovath...

It was like an epidemic.

What about you
and Baron Krovath?

Well, it was one night,
I remember, that...

Never mind!

The point is you're
already suspect

in the Emperor's eyes.

Oh, those cold blue eyes.

And Lina's ready
to run to the palace

with any tidbit
she can get her teeth into.

What do you want me to do?

First, if it's not too personal

for a mother to ask,

what happened between
you and that man?

Nothing.
What I saw was
far from nothing.

Whatever did happen,
it's nothing to me.

That's what you want
me to say, isn't it?

Is he in love with you?

Yes.

How do you feel about him?

Does it matter?

That depends on
whether you still
want to marry Rupert.

I do.

Then you must act
according to your
birth and breeding.

You must have the strength

to smother your feelings,
whatever they are.

I have the strength.

To send him away?
Openly?

Honestly, and forever?

Cut him off completely,
without a hope to cling to?

It's your only course,
Olympia, do know that.

Can you do it?

Yes.
Now.

Before he leaves this house.

Why? Is he here?

With your father,
on some business or other.

Will it be hard for you?

Yes.

You won't falter?

No.

If you'll let me
give you some advice

from my own experience,

man is a noble animal.

Don't wound him, kill him.

One word is enough if
it goes straight to the heart.

Very well.

I'd better get
dressed in something

more suitable for an execution.

I think your project
has merit, Mr. Foster,

but, of course, the decision
will be made by the Emperor.

And I must warn you,
it may take time.

There are still
proposals left over
from the last reign,

to which His Majesty
has not given attention yet.

And he has been
emperor for 61 years.

61 years.

If the customs of your
country are different,

I can wait.

Mr. Foster, you seemed to be

in such a hurry before.

I believe in facing facts, sir.

If it can't be done quickly,

I'll, uh, I'll just have to
make the best of it.

You have the pleased air
of a man

who has already found something

to make the best of.

And I don't think
it concerns aluminium.

No sir, it doesn't.

Well, Mr. Foster,

I will present your
proposal to the Emperor

with my recommendations.

I'm very grateful, sir.

I'm not doing it
for you, Mr. Foster.

We could use a little
of the 20th century
in our country.

Excuse me.

Ah, my daughter would like
to see you before you leave.

She wants you to wait
for her in the summer house.

I think you'll find it easily.

Yes, sir.

That seems to be your pattern
around here, eh, Mr. Foster.

(LAUGHS)
First me, then Olympia.

I want to explain about
the other night, sir.

Don't bother, Mr. Foster.

Just go to my daughter.

I'm used to seeing men
behaving around her

as if they had lost their minds.

(LAUGHS)

(LAUGHS)
Yes, sir.

Darling.

Did you finish your business
with my father?

Yes, and I think
it's gonna work out, too.

I wanted to talk to you
about last night.

Oh, I couldn't sleep a wink,
I felt so good.

I just lay there thinking.

I haven't done that
since I was 16 years old.

What were you
thinking about? Marriage?

That was one of the things.

I guess I think
just like a peasant.

Do you really think
that I would marry you?

I love you, and you love me.

Even if I did.

What do you mean, even?

Say, what's the matter with you?

Oh, I know.
You told your mother,
and she's mad.

Well, I'll talk to her.
You will not
talk to anyone.

Not to my mother,
not to my father.

And, after today, not to me.

What are you trying to do?

I am killing my interest in you,

before it gets too strong.

Then you do care for me.

I'm attracted to you.

And that's all?
Even that is too much.

It means nothing
and can lead to nothing.

You didn't act that way
last night.

Last night we had
too much music.

What did we have
in the hunting lodge?

Did you know
whose hunting lodge that was?

Mine.

Did you think I was really hurt?

(LAUGHS)

I was playing with you
because I was bored.

It amused me.

I am no longer amused,

and I don't like games
that become serious.

Now you bore me.

I don't believe you.

Because you are a fool.

Even that was
part of your attraction.

The way my ancestors
used to be entertained

by their fools.

But I thought
about you last night,

and you became
suddenly tiresome.

So you used me
to break your monotony.

What if I did?

I could be capable of anything,

but not what you want.

I wanted you
for the rest my life.

Find yourself someone
on your own level.

You've had your dream,
now it's over.

There's the gate.

I don't know
why you're doing this.

Because I want to.
Don't ever think otherwise.

Now, will you go,
or must I call
the servants again?

No, don't bother.
I'll go.

Well?
You've seen him?

Yes.

You killed him.

Yes.

Of course,
if telling me about it
would help you at all...

Was it so painful?

Frightfully.

Then you must have
been really cruel.

I was.

I'm proud of you, Olympia.

(KNOCK ON DOOR)

Come in.

Count Sandor, Your Highness.

To see me?

Yes, madam.

He must be coming to discuss

the formal announcement
of your engagement.

Show him in.

You... You see him
alone, Mama.
I can't now. I...

Or this is the work of Lina.

Telling stories about
you and the American.

Olympia, were you indiscreet?

Yes, I... I think so.

What do you mean, you think so?

Either you were or you were not.

However, this is no time
for details.

But just tell me,
would the truth

damage the family name?

Yes.

Then we have only one
honorable course.

We must lie gallantly,
with our heads erect.

How fortunate to find both
Your Highnesses together.

Princess Eugenie.
Princess Olympia.

Count Sandor, what
a delightful surprise.

A surprise, perhaps,
but not delightful.

It is my unfortunate duty

to put certain questions
to Your Highnesses.

Questions?

They concern
an American gentleman,

Mr. Charles Foster.

Mr. Foster attended the party
in this house the other night.

Gaining his entrance through
some low, American trick.

Then why did he choose
to insinuate himself

in this particular house?

It seems he had
some matter of business

he wanted to discuss
with my father.

There was no other reason?

No previous encounter
between him and Your Highness?

But of course not.

I refer to your
daughter's recent stay

at the castle
of her late husband.

I have information
that Mr. Foster

traveled through
that part of the country.

Well, so do many foreigners.

Then you didn't happen
to meet him there?

I did not.

I have information here,
indicating

where Princess Olympia
and this American gentleman
have been seen together.

Lina. Dear Lina.

Are you sure
there's nothing further

in connection with this matter

that Your Highnesses feel

that His Majesty,
the Emperor, should know?

There was nothing to concern
His Imperial Majesty

and there will be nothing.

It has been made emphatically
plain to Mr. Foster

that he is not to bother
this household again.

I thank you.

Please forgive
whatever embarrassment

I may have caused
Your Highnesses

in the performance of my duty.

We quite understand,
Count Sandor.

You must be relieved
to have this ridiculous
investigation over.

Unfortunately,
it is not over yet,
Princess Eugenie.

Mama.
I heard him.

He's not finished with us.

He's going on
to the American next.

Oh, no!

Oh, yes!

I can see the look in his eye.

Now, what would
the American say?

How should I know?
He hates me now.

Oh, there must be a way out.

Well, of course there is.

We can take poison.
Oh, Mama.

Oh, not a fatal dose, of course,

but just enough to show remorse.

Olympia,

if the American does talk,
would it be truly terrible?

The end.

You said there was
nothing between you.

Well...

Uh, nothing.

Nothing?

But how much nothing?

Well...
No, I don't want to know.

We must throw ourselves
on Mr. Foster's mercy.

I'll ask him to
come here at once.

Now you go
and change your dress.

At a time like this,
you talk about clothes?

There's no successful
strategy without tactics.

What you wore when you saw him

this morning is all wrong now.

You need something
a little more alluring.

Now run along, run along.

All right, all right.

Now, telephone, telephone.
Oh, telephone.

(BAND PLAYING)

Mr. Foster?

How did you know
where to find me?

Princess Olympia
said you might be here.

For you, sir.

Well, what do you know?

They must want
something pretty bad.

Am I supposed to go with you?

Yes, sir.

I wouldn't miss this
for anything in the world.

Mr. Foster, we've never
really been introduced.

But this is not
a moment for etiquette.

It's not?

It is a moment to be direct
and absolutely frank.

It is?

I assume that in America

there is such a thing as honor.

Don't be too sure.
On our level,

we don't go in
for honor very much.

Well, Mr. Foster,

to a family such as ours,
honor is everything.

Today, that honor is in danger

of being compromised.

You alone can save it.

Me?

You.

Well, that's quite
a privilege, ma'am.

Men have died for that
privilege, Mr. Foster.

Really? How?

I mean, uh, how can I save it,
not how did they die.

You will be questioned
about how you
met my daughter.

Oh, that.

When that happens,
what will you say?

Well, I don't know.
I hadn't thought about it.

Who's gonna ask me?

A representative of His Majesty.

The Emperor?

You mean, when I speak
to this person,

it'll be like speaking
to the Emperor himself?

Exactly.

Then I don't have
any choice, do I?

What do you mean?

Well, the Emperor,
what is it they call him?

"The first gentleman
of Europe."

I couldn't very well
tell him anything
but the truth, could I?

Oh.
Olympia, Mr. Foster
is entirely right.

To think of lying
to the Emperor
is beyond belief.

I must revise my estimate
of America, young man.

Don't go too far.

Of course,
you could leave Vienna,

thus avoiding
the issue entirely.

That's out of the question.

So it's blackmail.
Let us come to terms.

That could be done.

Olympia, fetch my jewel case.

I'm not interested in jewelry.

Very well, then.
Money.

How much?

Nor money.

What do you want, then?

Your company, for the weekend.

Olympia, violence will
get us nowhere.

Oh, everything
we have in the world
is at stake now.

We must act quickly
and decisively.

What do you mean by act?

Oh, I'm in no mood
for explanations.

How long did you say?

A weekend.

And then it would be over?

Forever.

Immediate disappearance
and everlasting silence.

Mama, what...

Mama?
Shh.

The choice is up to you.

If you choose
public scandal
and disgrace,

I shall stand by you,

and so will your father.
Oh, your poor father.

But it's for you to choose.

I hope you will not hesitate.

Ballastrems never do.

They may die,
but they do not hesitate.

How would you choose,
if you were me?

How can I say?
He hasn't asked me.

But if he did,
I wouldn't hesitate.

Say, I'm sorry.

I hope I didn't hurt
your feelings, ma'am.

Where would you take me?

I know just the place.

Perhaps I'd better
leave the two of you
alone.

It might be easier.

Call me if you
need me, dear.
Yes.

Although, unfortunately,

this is not one
of those situations

that permit the mother
to sacrifice herself.

You've decided, haven't you?

Yes.

In favor of honor.

I don't expect
you to understand.

Oh, you never do.

Yes, I've decided
in favor of honor,

unless you have
in your black heart

some touch of pity.

Why is this any more
terrible for you

than what you planned
that first night?

Because this I did not plan

and because you're imposing
your will on me by force.

I won't use any more force
than is absolutely necessary.

Oh.

Can I help you?
I can manage, thank you.

Well, the old place
hasn't changed very much.

Can I help you?

I can manage very well,
thank you.

You know, you could make
this whole thing
a lot more pleasant

if you didn't act
like such a martyr.

I have no interest
in making this pleasant.

And I am a martyr.

And you intend
to suffer like one.

Well, I better build a fire.

Looks like it's gonna be
a cold weekend.

No, I've already
said I'll see to
the Princess's meals myself.

Who has the measles?

Olympia, poor child.

They came on suddenly,
without any warning.

Have I had them?

Yes, when you were
six years old.

I remember your dear mother
telling me about it.

Then I can go up and see her.

No. The doctor said
no visitors.

Is it serious?

No, he wants her to rest.

I'm only allowed in
to bring her meals.

Now, don't worry, darling.

In two or three days,

Olympia is going to be
perfectly well again.

Now, run along, darling.

Yes. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Measles!

You should have had
some of this ham.

It was delicious.

You ate it all.

So I did.

Well, I have to keep up
my strength.

You tired?

I have no personal feelings.

I am what you will.

All right then, you're tired.

Besides, it's getting late.

Did you bring
a nightgown this time?

I have a collection
in my bedroom.

Good.

I prefer to wear
my pajamas myself.

I think you know the way.
It's over there.

(SNICKERS)

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

Come in.

The reading material
around here is rather limited.

You might enjoy this.

Mating Habits of Austrian Birds.

Eugenie,

I came as soon as I heard
the dear child was ill.

Darling, how sweet of you.

Olympia's favorite flowers.

No, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no, no, no.

There.
There.

Lina!
Philip!

I was so sorry to
hear about poor Olympia.

But I thought
you couldn't
get measles twice.

Olympia's never had them before.

Oh, but of course
she has, darling.

That summer in Salzburg.

No, dear.

Oh, but
Dr. Lesselbaum
remembered.

You've seen Dr. Lesselbaum?

It was such a coincidence

bumping into him this morning.

He did treat Olympia

that summer, didn't he, darling?

That's right, he did.

For measles.

When, in point of fact,
Olympia had mumps.

Lesselbaum treated her
for measles

when she had mumps?

One is nothing
like the other, darling.

Dr. Lesselbaum
has never been noted

for his skill at diagnosis.

Lesselbaum?

There is a growing suspicion

that he is not a doctor at all.

Oh, Dr. Lesselbaum
treats the royal family.

And you have never wondered

why so many of them die young?

Lina, you've been
an absolute angel.

You'll be the first to know

when Olympia can have visitors.

Well, I do hope there
are no complications.

(BOTH LAUGH)

There won't be, darling,
not if I can help it.

Lesselbaum.

I wouldn't have believed it.

Why did you do
what you did last night?

You mean, uh,

why didn't I do
what I didn't do?

Yes.

Does it matter?

Oh, no. No, no,
I was foolish to ask.

Are you in this picture?

Yes.

Who are the rest of the people?

The imperial family.
Friends.

Who's the young man behind you?

The one with the nice face.

The Crown Prince.

The one who shot himself
and that girl?

Yes.

He made a sacrifice, too,
didn't he?

Just like you.

Only he didn't do it
for family name.

He did it for love.

You wouldn't do that
though, would you?

Only for position.

Your position in
the court of Franz Joseph I,
Emperor of Austria,

King of Hungary,
of Croatia, Bohemia,

and Lord knows
how many other places.

But is that
what you really want?

To be a name, a title?

Or do you want what
I can give you as a man?

You are not a man to me.

Think you can say
that when I hold you?

Oh, don't touch me.

I'm sorry.

I must pay my debt.

I am at your disposal,
day and night.

Not anymore, you're not.
I'm releasing you.

What do you mean?

I mean you don't have to
pay your debt.

It's canceled.

You're telling me
I'm... I'm free to go?

Yes, and you needn't worry.

I'll keep my part
of the bargain.

I won't talk
and I'll get out of town.

Why are you doing this?

You wouldn't understand.

I tried to get even,

but I'm in love with you.
It wouldn't work.

I am no longer in your power?

That's right.

In that case,

I am willing to stay

if you are.

Do you really mean that?

We still have half
our weekend left.

Darling, you do care.

Oh, I care very much.

Charlie.

Your pride,
your sweet, lovely pride.

It wouldn't let you
give in as long as
I had the upper hand.

Of course.

I love you with all my heart.

I love you in all
the familiar ways
it's ever been said.

And I love you, my Charlie.

Oh, it's so good
to be able to say it.

How long have you known?

For sure?
Mmm-hmm.

I'd say outside my front door,

when you brought me
home from Maxim's.

I thought so then.

But when I loved you most

was when I...
When I had to say

all those awful things
to you yesterday.

This is forever, isn't it?
I know it is with me.

With me, too.

I can see us
when we are very, very old.

(CHUCKLES)

Tottering into
each other's arms.

Oh, it's our fate.

We couldn't escape it
if we wanted to.

Mmm.

Oh, you must have
two of your aluminium plants.

One in Berlin and one in Vienna.

Why Berlin?

Rupert is a Prussian prince.

Well, I must assume in life
the station I was meant for.

You mean...

I'd just be your...

Oh, what you are
and always will be.

My own true love.

Get your things.

I'm taking you back to Vienna.

But, Charlie...

I'll get the car ready.

This way, Doctor.

Thank you.

Prince Philip.

Princess Eugenie.

Count Sandor.

Madame.

Dr. Lesselbaum.

I have been informed
that Olympia

does not have
the measles at all.

As a matter of fact,
she may not even be
in this house.

Where would she be?

My daughter is
lying ill in her room,

forbidden to see anyone.

By whom?
Her doctor.

Whose name is?

Doctor Hermann Sackadorf.

But that's not our doctor.

He's a specialist in measles.

He's in Budapest now,
stopping an epidemic of them.

In this case,
you must give permission
to Dr. Lesselbaum,

the court physician,
to take charge.

No. Never! Never!
Never! Never!

Come here.

What's all this?

I give you my word.

Maybe if they just
looked in from the door.

The very sight of this man
will give her convulsions.

She remembers
his treatment of her.

I'm sorry, Princess,
I must insist.

The Emperor shall hear of this.

I gave you the word
of a Ballastrem.

Unbroken in 600 years.

(DOOR OPENS)

PHILIP:
Olympia!

Olympia.

Madame!

Well, Dr. Lesselbaum,

in this case I think
we'd better leave.

Madame.

Something tells me

we're going to hear
from the Emperor.

"In the course of
the investigation

"presently being conducted,

"certain facts
have come to light

"which will require
further testimony by you

"and you are therefore
summoned to appear

"at Schoenbrunn Palace

"at 10:00 on
the morning of June 21,

"where at such time
you will be received

"into the presence of
His Imperial Majesty."

We should both have
taken poison.

You're shivering, my dear.
Is there a draft?

Oh, it's those icy blue eyes.

I can feel them
right through the door.

What does he want
to see her for?

I shudder to think.

I know what I'd do in his place.

Have her strangled, slowly.

Or dipped in boiling oil.

For some things,
the old ways
were really the best.

Excuse me, Your Highness.

The American is
waiting in your office.

Uh-huh.

Excuse me.

Mama?
Yes, dear?

If the Emperor knows
I went away with Mr. Foster,

he'll think I...

Well, of course, dear.

Like anyone else
would think that you...

As a matter of fact,
it's not my business,
of course,

but he actually did
let you go without...

Oh, I told you he...
He did.

Yes, I know, dear,

but it does seem
a bit unnatural.

(LAUGHS)
Not for him.

Mr. Foster,
the news I have for you

is not entirely good.

You mean I don't get
the concession?

Uh, not this year.

The Emperor leaves today
for the summer at Bad Ischl,

and he still has
a roomful of people to see.

However...

Never mind the "howevers," sir.

If I'm turned down,
I'm turned down.

However, His Imperial Majesty
has authorized me

to bestow upon you

the Order of Aspern, 2nd Class.

The what?

The Order of Aspern, 2nd Class.

What am I supposed
to do with that?

Wear it, of course.

On state occasions in America.

State occasions?

Naturally.

Would you be please be
good enough to complete
the citation?

I may be called at any moment.

But don't worry.
Don't worry, Mr. Foster.

The honor is the same,
no matter who pins it on.

Here.

A pleasant journey,
Mr. Foster. I'm sorry.

Just getting out
of this crazy country
will be a pleasure.

Well?

Oh, he treated me disgracefully.

But why?
Oh, I don't know.

It's too ridiculous for words.

I've never been so insulted.

SANDOR:
Princess Olympia
Thor-Felsenegg,

nee Ballastrem.

Well, darling.

And how is His Majesty
this morning?

Charming, of course.

Full of those
old-fashioned compliments.

He was friendly to you?

Darling, I've known him
since he was 65.

He didn't keep you very long.

Simply because he had
to see everyone today.

Oh, where is he
sending you this time?

Olympia, speak to me.

It's your mama.

He forgave me.

Oh, my heart.

Everything is like it was.

I can marry Rupert.

Prince Rupert, Your Majesty.

Did you hear?
It's simply wonderful.
Yes.

Did you hear, Lina?
It... It's simply wonderful.

Now you have your dream.

Will you be happy?

I will meet my responsibilities.

They may be grave ones.

To be a Prussian wife,
that won't be easy for you.

If I may ask,

did you fall in love
with the American?

Yes.

And you are able to
choose against love?

Why not?

I'm a Ballastrem
as much as you are.

Me? What do I have
to do with it?

You have mistresses.

That girl from the can-can.

It's not funny.
She's younger than I am.

What is funny is
that she is my mistress

for appearance's sake only.

(LAUGHS)

Appearance.

Just to preserve
my social standing.

But do you know
whose girl she really is?

Andre, my aide's.

I give her dinner
every Thursday night

and then deliver her
to him, so...

I will now shock you even more.

Your mother and I

have been faithful to each other

for 36 years.

(CAR ENGINE SPUTTERS)

Now, this must remain
a family secret.

People would think we were
undermining the government.

But you see, your mother and I

have always been in love.

You could afford to be.

You were a prince
and she was a princess.

You didn't
have to make a choice.

But love is always choice,
don't you know that?

Hour by hour, day by day,

either you choose love,
or you don't.

Suppose I did
choose the other way?

For love.

Now?

Disobey the Emperor's command?

What would happen if I did?

You would have to get
the fastest car you could find

and be across the border
before he heard about it.

And you?

Would you be in trouble?

Oh, the whole Empire
is in trouble.

There is no sure future
for any of us.

Goodbye, father.

I'll have to run.

Goodbye, goodbye, my Olympia.

You will find America
a most peculiar place.

Everyone thinks
he's equal to everyone else.

They even write it
into their laws.

I love you.

Of course you do, darling.
I'm your mama.

Explain to Rupert.

Explain?

Explain what?
Where is she going?

Uh, I'm afraid, to America.

America?

Oh.

His Imperial Majesty.

Charlie! Charlie!

(SCREAMS)

(TIRES SCREECH)

Are you... Are you hurt?

I don't think so.

But you'd better carry me.

Where to?

Is Pittsburgh too far?