poster

1934

(03/15/1934) (GB)

History, Romance, Music

1h 21m

53

User Score

Overview

In Vienna, aspiring composer Johann Strauss Jr. clashes with his domineering father, who wants him to abandon music for a steady job in a bakery. Torn between his love for the baker’s daughter, Resi, and the encouragement of a wealthy countess, Strauss finds inspiration that leads to the creation of "The Blue Danube."

1934

53

User Score

(03/15/1934) (GB)

History, Romance, Music

1h 21m

Overview

In Vienna, aspiring composer Johann Strauss Jr. clashes with his domineering father, who wants him to abandon music for a steady job in a bakery. Torn between his love for the baker’s daughter, Resi, and the encouragement of a wealthy countess, Strauss finds inspiration that leads to the creation of "The Blue Danube."

Cast

Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn

Johann Strauss, the Elder

Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

Johann Strauss, the Younger

Jessie Matthews

Jessie Matthews

Resi Ebezeder

Fay Compton

Fay Compton

Countess Helga von Stahl

Frank Vosper

Frank Vosper

Prince Gustav

Robert Hale

Robert Hale

Ebezeder

Marcus Barron

Marcus Barron

Anton Drexler

Bertram Dench

Bertram Dench

Engine Driver (uncredited)

Sybil Grove

Sybil Grove

Mme. Fouchett (uncredited)

B.M. Lewis

B.M. Lewis

Domeyer (uncredited)

Bill Shine

Bill Shine

Carl (uncredited)

John Singer

John Singer

Boy (uncredited)

Cyril Smith

Cyril Smith

Secretary (uncredited)