The Blackguard (German: Die Prinzessin und der Geiger) is a 1925 British-German silent drama film directed by Graham Cutts and starring Jane Novak, Walter Rilla, and Frank Stanmore.

[1][2] The film is set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution during which a violinist saves a princess from execution.

As described in a film magazine review,[3] Michael Caviol, violinist, after he has been hit on the head sees visions in which he is dominated by a god-like creature, Maliol, who promises him success so long as he loves nothing but his art.

He becomes famous but shuns the love of woman until he loses his heart to the Russian princess Marie Idourska.

Levenski and Michael fight and the latter is thrown into a flaming building, escaping but being badly burned in the process.