For fans of the "Golden Age" of Hollywood, this film is a standout for several reasons:

: Unbeknownst to Karl, Maria sees through the disguise almost immediately and decides to teach him a lesson by playing along with the flirtation. Why It’s Worth the Watch

: To test her loyalty, Karl disguises himself as a flamboyant Russian guardsman named Vassily to woo his own wife.

: Newlyweds and rival opera stars Karl Lang ( Nelson Eddy ) and Maria Lanyi ( Risë Stevens ) find their marriage tested by Karl’s intense jealousy.