The bohemian René Graf, known as the "Count of Luxembourg", is persuaded by a rich Russian trade delegate, Basil Basilowitsch, to enter into a fake marriage in exchange for a lot of money.

 

Basilowitsch loves the talented Angèle Didier; a singer in the Apollo Theatre. Despite being a married man, Basilowitsch longs to have a countess as a lover. Therefore he arranges for Angèle to become a countess through her marriage to the Count. The marriage takes place, however, René Graf - contrary to the agreement he has made - does not want to release the lovely Angèle.

 

This colourful comic work at the Volksoper in Vienna is sure to please.