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The story of Johann Strauss the elder and younger.The story of Johann Strauss the elder and younger.The story of Johann Strauss the elder and younger.
Betty Huntley-Wright
- Lady's Maid
- (as Betty Huntley Wright)
Bertram Dench
- Engine driver
- (uncredited)
Sybil Grove
- Mme. Fouchett
- (uncredited)
B.M. Lewis
- Domeyer
- (uncredited)
Bill Shine
- Carl
- (uncredited)
John Singer
- Boy
- (uncredited)
Cyril Smith
- Secretary
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn his interview with François Truffaut in 1964, and in many other interviews, Sir Alfred Hitchcock referred to this movie as "the lowest ebb of my career."
- GoofsThe plot centers around the composition of the "Blue Danube" waltz and its place in the rivalry between Johann Strauss Jr. and his father. While the rivalry between them was real, the "Blue Danube" was composed in 1866; Johann Strauss Sr. died in 1849, and hence could not have been late to the premiere of the "Blue Danube," since he was "late" already.
- Quotes
Johann Strauss, the Younger: Oh Resi, stop please, you- you must let me explain, I- Oh listen Resi, I- I'll give up my music altogether. It's the only thing to do.
Resi Ebezeder: You mean you'd really give up your music for me?
Johann Strauss, the Younger: Of course I will, you mean more to me than- than ambition or anything.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits expounds on the source material as "the great Alhambra London success".
- ConnectionsFeatured in Reputations: Hitch: Alfred the Great (1999)
- SoundtracksRadetsky March
Composed by Johann Strauss Sr.
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Disagree with Hitchcock, Waltzes from Vienna is not his worst film
It is not his best, not even close, but his worst film is Juno and Paycock with Jamaica Inn and Champagne not far off. Number 17, Under Capricorn and Topaz are also towards the bottom. Waltzes from Vienna does look lovely, sumptuous sets and costumes, good photography and some nice visual flourishes. The music sparkles with beauty and energy throughout, while Edmund Gwenn gives a great performance, Jessie Matthews is charming enough and there's also the Blue Danube scene which is by far the highlight of the film. Esmond Knight does look uncomfortable and can have a tendency to over-act, while Fay Compton under-characterises. The direction has its moments but there is a sense that Hitchcock wasn't particularly interested in the project. The comedy scenes are rather forced and are played too broadly, while the story has a little charm but can be a little dull and silly, with some underdeveloped characters and relationships- that of Johann and Rasi is rather un-engaging- and sub-plots that serve little point and the script is on the talky side. Overall, one of Hitchcock's weakest but not his worst like he considered it to be, of the films of his personally seen there are at least 6 or 7 that are worse. 5/10 Bethany Cox
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $121
- Runtime1 hour 20 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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