Olympia (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, Olympia is a drama and romance film directed by Jacques Feyder, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Theodor Shall is cast as handsome Lieutenant Kovacs, the sweetheart of the lovely Princess Olympia. When the princess' snooty mother breaks up the romance, the embittered Kovacs threatens to tell the world that he has "ruined" the girl (not true!), making her unfit for marriage. To ensure his silence, the Lieutenant is promised a night alone with Olympia, just before the wedding. It is at this point that Kovacs proves he's a gentleman after all by marrying the Princess, which is what he intended to do all along.
Who’s in it. Olympia stars Nora Gregor as Olympia, Theo Shall as Captain Andreas Kovacs, Julia Serda as Princess Eugenie Plat-Ettingen and Karl Etlinger as Police Commander Karl Krehl, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Olympia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Olympia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Olympia (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Olympia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Olympia?
- Olympia stars Nora Gregor, Theo Shall, Julia Serda, Karl Etlinger and Arnold Korff.
- When was Olympia released?
- Olympia was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.