Capriccio (1938) — AI Story Visualization

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Plot Analysis Summary

A 1938 German historical comedy following a young woman's romantic adventures in 18th century France.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Historical Premise

Creative Assembly

Production & Filming

Premiere & Legacy

Lilian Harvey plays a young heiress in long-ago France named Madelon who is raised by her grandfather as a boy in order to frighten away fortune hunters. But when the old man dies, her guardian Cesaire wants to marry her off to the rich prefect Barberousse. She is tricked by Cesaire with the portrait of a young man (Viktor von Staal) which is presented to her as that of her future husband. But when Madelone discovers this scheme she flees, again in men's clothing. But on her route to escape, she meets the young man from the portrait and falls in love with him. But Madelone can't give up her disguise right now...

Directed by

Karl Ritter

Key Cast

Rating: 5.5/10 (4 votes)