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The Great Waltz
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The Great Waltz

1938-11-04 · 104 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Music · Romance

Composer Johann Strauss risks his marriage over his infatuation with a beautiful singer.

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Directors
Julien Duvivier
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Luise RainerLuise RainerPoldi Vogelhuber
Fernand GraveyFernand GraveyJohann 'Schani' Strauss II
Miliza KorjusMiliza KorjusCarla Donner
Hugh HerbertHugh HerbertJulius Hofbauer, Music Publisher
Lionel AtwillLionel AtwillCount Anton 'Tony' Hohenfried
Curt BoisCurt BoisKienzl
Leonid KinskeyLeonid KinskeyDudelman
Al SheanAl SheanCellist
Minna GombellMinna GombellMrs. Hofbauer
George HoustonGeorge HoustonSchiller
Bert RoachBert RoachVogelhuber
Greta MeyerGreta MeyerMrs. Vogelhuber
Herman BingHerman BingDommayer
Alma KrugerAlma KrugerMrs. Strauss
Henry HullHenry HullFranz Josef
Sig RumanSig RumanWertheimer
Christian RubChristian RubCoachman
Bess FlowersBess Flowers(uncredited)
Frank MayoFrank MayoShip's Officer (uncredited)
Sue MooreAnna - Poldi's Maid (uncredited)

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