The Queen of Emmeritz and King Gustaf II Adolf

The Queen of Emmeritz and King Gustaf II Adolf

1910
44min

Following his victory at Breitenfeld, King Gustaf Adolf captures Würzburg Castle, surviving a series of assassination plots orchestrated by Catholic monks. The pious Regina von Emmeritz is chosen to kill the "heretical king" but is instead disarmed by his profound nobility and goodness. Ultimately, Regina sacrifices herself by drinking the poison intended to assassinate the hero-king.

The Queen of Emmeritz and King Gustaf II Adolf

Storyline

Following his victory at Breitenfeld, King Gustaf Adolf captures Würzburg Castle, surviving a series of assassination plots orchestrated by Catholic monks. The pious Regina von Emmeritz is chosen to kill the "heretical king" but is instead disarmed by his profound nobility and goodness. Ultimately, Regina sacrifices herself by drinking the poison intended to assassinate the hero-king.
    Released
    14 November 1910
    Runtime
    44min
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    Status
    Released
    Language
    No Language
    Production
    Svenska Biografteatern
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