

Saraband for Dead Lovers 1948
"A Romance that rocked the Thrones of Kings."
Overview
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.
Director: Basil Dearden
Cast

Stewart Granger
Count Philip Konigsmark

Joan Greenwood
Sophie Dorothea

Flora Robson
Countess Clara Platen

FranΓ§oise Rosay
The Electress Sophia

Frederick Valk
The Elector Ernest Augustus

Peter Bull
Prince George Louis

Michael Gough
Prince Charles

Megs Jenkins
Frau Busche

Jill Balcon
Knesbeck

David Horne
Duke George William




