A brash American gramophone salesman tries to get Emperor Franz Joseph's endorsement in turn-of-the-century Austria.

Bing Crosbyas Virgil Smith
Joan Fontaineas Johanna Augusta Franziska
Roland Culveras Baron Holenia
Lucile Watsonas Princesse Bitotska
Richard Haydnas l'empereur François-Joseph
Harold Vermilyeaas Chamberlain
Sig Rumanas Dr. Zwieback
Julia Deanas Archduchess Stephanie
Alma Macrorieas Inn Proprietress