This movie premiered in 1939 in a movie theater in Caracas called Teatro Avila. I recommend it, especially because of the joyful and infectious musical numbers, and the gorgeous scene when Johann and Carla compose Tales from the Vienna Woods. Don't miss it!
Luise Rainer,
Fernand Gravey,
Miliza Korjus,
Lionel Atwill,
Curt Bois
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Young Johann Strauss becomes Vienna's waltz king.
DVD Release Date: February 27, 2007
Stats: 22 reviews
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January 18, 2009
although luise rainer was the nominal star of this film, she wasn't a musical performer. she gives a lovely performance as poldi, the maligned wife of composer johann strauss, well played also by fernand gravet. but they both take a back seat to miliza korjus, who sings the hel...( read more)
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