The Great Waltz (1938)

Synopsis:

In 19th century Vienna, Johann "Schani" Strauss II, son of the great composer, endeavors to realize his own talents. With the support of his girlfriend Poldi and the unexpected patronage of opera star Carla Donner, Schani gains enough success to marry Poldi, but avoids Carla's high society circles. Unexpectedly thrown together with Carla, however, Schani falls in love with her. When she commissions an opera from him, his career rises as his marriage crumbles

Actors:

Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravey, Miliza Korjus, Hugh Herbert, Lionel Atwill, Curt Bois, Leonid Kinskey, Al Shean, Minna Gombell, George Houston, Bert Roach, Greta Meyer, Herman Bing, Alma Kruger, Henry Hull, Sig Ruman, Christian Rub, Ernie Alexander, Zita Baca, Eddie Conrad

Directors:

Julien Duvivier, Victor Fleming

Writers:

Gottfried Reinhardt, Samuel Hoffenstein

Others:

Joseph Ruttenberg, Miliza Korjus, Tom Held

Year:

1938

Genres:

Classic Dramas, Classic Romance, Biographies, Romantic Dramas, Musicals, Musical

Awards:

1939 Oscar Best Cinematography

DVD details

BBFC:

Classification is to be confirmed by the British Board of Film Classification

Release Date:

Not released