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The Great Waltz

The Great Waltz
★ 10.0/10•1955•1h 30m•TV Movie•Music

The Great Waltz: A Musical Based on the Life and Music of Johnann Strauss

Johann Strauss, Jr., a would-be composer of waltzes in mid-19th Century Vienna, attempts to thwart his father's efforts to prevent his success when the older man becomes jealous of his melodic skill.

Max Liebman · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 4, 1955

Actors

Keith Andes

Keith Andes

Johann Strauss, Jr

Lee Goodman

Ferdi

Bert Lahr

Bert Lahr

Hans Ebesteder

Gordon Dilworth

Patrice Munsel

Resi Eberstäter

Jarmila Novotná

Jarmila Novotná

Mme. Baranska

Sam Schwartz

Conductor

Henry Sharp

Johann Strauss, Sr. / Otto Hartkopf

Mia Slavenska

Ballerina

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