

As the title "The Queen's Heart" suggests, this early German black and white version of Mary Queen of Scott's eventful reign and death focuses on her emotional perception rather lyrically, with some songs, mainly by her.

Zarah Leander
Maria Stuart
Lead
Willy Birgel
Lord Bothwell

Maria Koppenhöfer
Elisabeth I.

Lotte Koch
Lady Johanna Gordon

Axel von Ambesser
Henry Darnley

Friedrich Benfer
David Riccio

Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
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Walther Suessenguth
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Carl Froelich's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Heart of a Queen is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”