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The Great Waltz

1938, Movie, NR, 107 mins

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The first of two films dealing with the life of Johann Strauss, THE GREAT WALTZ revolves around the fine portrayal of the great composer by Fernand Gravet (whose real name, Gravey, was changed by studio bosses who thought it would be laughed at by English-speaking audiences). Strauss quits his job in a Viennese banking house to follow his star and gets a job leading a local orchestra, conducting his own compositions. He marries Poldi Vogelhuber (Luise Rainer), a baker's daug... read more leave a comment
Year: 1938
Rated NR

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Cast
Luise Rainer: Poldi Vogelhuber
Fernand Gravet: Johann Strauss
Miliza Korjus: Carla Donner
Hugh Herbert: Hofbauer
Lionel Atwill: Count Hohenfried
Curt Bois: Kienzl

 

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Waltz king Johann Strauss risks his marriage over his infatuation with a beautiful opera...
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