In 1866, a young Muscovite named Alexei Ivanovitch arrives in Baden Baden, then the gambling capital of Austria, and is soon engaged by General Zagorianski to look after his children. Alexei discovers that his employer is a compulsive gambler who has been almost ruined by his addiction. The only money the General has is provided by the Marquis de Grieux, an adventurer who intends to marry Zagorianski’s sister, Pauline. In doing so, de Grieux hopes to profit from the vast inheritance that will come the General’s way from his Aunt Antonina, who is presently very ill. Alexei is appalled by this society which lives only for money. He loves Pauline and wants to take her to a healthier place, but when she refuses to marry him, he begins to gamble at the casino…
as Alexei Ivanovitch
as Pauline Zagorianski
as Aunt Antonia
as Marquis des Grieux
as Director of the bank
as Blanche de Cominges
as Afpley
as Mrs. de Cominges
as Bagdovitch
as General Zagoriensky
as Butler at the ball
as Italian player
as Baroness
as Hotel doorman
as Player
as Marfa
as Player
as English player
as Casino employee who searches under the table
