The Miracle

In 19th-century Vienna, a lonely, plain chambermaid named Dee Anna is desperate for love. She prays to a statue of the Virgin Mary for a handsome prince and a child. Years later, Dee Anna finds herself in a scandalous situation with a visiting British officer, leading to a child's birth and a subsequent struggle to maintain her reputation and confront her past.

The Miracle was met with mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its premise outlandish and its execution lacking. While some appreciated the performances, particularly Carroll Baker's, the film's dramatic and fantastical elements were often seen as too far-fetched and poorly integrated. It failed to achieve significant commercial success and is largely considered a lesser work in the careers of its cast and director.

• Critiques often pointed to a weak and unbelievable plot.

• Performances were sometimes praised, but not enough to save the film.

• The film struggled to balance its dramatic and fantasy elements.

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Although credited to Ernst Lubitsch, the film was completed by other directors after his death, leading to a somewhat disjointed final product.