Movies and TvShows featuring "empress-eugenie-of-france" theme.

This historical melodrama (later remade by Henry Roussel himself in 1932 and Richard Pottier in 1952) set during the reign of Napoleon III of France. Here, Raquel Meller plays a Spanish flower girl who saves the life of the French empress Eugenie de Montijo (played by Suzanne Blanchetti), by taking her place in her carriage. When the carriage is overthrown by the anarchist's bomb, the girl survives because of the masses of violets in the imperial carriage, the empress' favorite flowers.

Violettes impériales is a romantic drama that takes place during the rule of Napoleon III in France. The movie tells the story of a girl who falls in love with the French Emperor and his wife, Empress Eugénie. The film portrays the struggles and complexities of their relationship amidst the backdrop of French history. It is a tale of love, power, and the challenges faced by those in positions of authority.