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Immortal Waltz
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Immortal Waltz

1939-08-23 · 96 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · Music · History

Johann Strauss firmly established himself as the leader of a dance orchestra in Vienna in the 1840s. His sons Johann junior and Josef have clearly inherited their father's talent. Nevertheless, father Johann is strictly opposed to both of them training as composers.

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Directors
E.W. Emo
Production companies
Tobis Filmkunst, Wien Film GmbH
Countries
Austria, Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul HörbigerPaul HörbigerJohann Strauß Vater
Dagny ServaesDagny ServaesAnna Strauß Mutter
Maria AndergastMaria AndergastLina Strauß
Friedl CzepaFriedl CzepaRegine Endlweber
Gretl TheimerGretl TheimerEmilie Trampusch
Fred LiewehrFred LiewehrJohann Strauß Sohn
Hans HoltHans HoltJosef Strauß
Fritz LehmannEduard Strauß
Karl SkraupKarl SkraupAmon - Konzertmeister
Siegfried BreuerSiegfried Breuer
Rudolf CarlRudolf CarlPiscatschek
Pepi Glöckner-KramerPepi Glöckner-KramerAufwartefrau
Fritz ImhoffFritz ImhoffSigrista
Ernst NadhernyErnst NadhernyKurdirektor
Wilhelm SchichHaslinger
Julius BrandtFabrikant
Franz BöheimFranz BöheimSaaldiener
Lia BurgKöchin bei Strauß
Hugo DrahosalLohndiener
Karl ForestKarl ForestDirektor des Etabl. 'Zum schwarzen Pudel'

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