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Saraband for Dead Lovers
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Saraband for Dead Lovers

1948-10-04 · 96 min · ★ 6.6

Romance · History · Drama

Sophie Dorothea is a young woman forced into a loveless marriage with Prince George Louis of Hanover. George Louis is later crowned King George I of England. Despairing of ever experiencing true love, the depressed queen finds life at court no solace. Sophie then falls for a dashing Swedish soldier of fortune, Count Konigsmark.

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Directors
Basil Dearden
Production companies
Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stewart GrangerStewart GrangerCount Philip Konigsmark
Joan GreenwoodJoan GreenwoodSophie Dorothea
Flora RobsonFlora RobsonCountess Clara Platen
Françoise RosayFrançoise RosayThe Electress Sophia
Frederick ValkFrederick ValkThe Elector Ernest Augustus
Peter BullPeter BullPrince George Louis
Michael GoughMichael GoughPrince Charles
Megs JenkinsMegs JenkinsFrau Busche
Jill BalconJill BalconKnesbeck
David HorneDavid HorneDuke George William
Mercia SwinburneMercia SwinburneCountess Eleanore
Cecil TrouncerMajor Eck
Noel HowlettNoel HowlettCount Platen
Barbara LeakeMaria, Clara's Maid
Miles MallesonMiles MallesonLord of Misrule
Rosemary LangYoung Princess Sophie
Edward SinclairEdward SinclairNils
Allan JeayesAllan JeayesGovernor of Ahlden
Aubrey MallalieuAubrey MallalieuEnvoy at Ahlden
Guy RolfeGuy RolfeEnvoy at Ahlden

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