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Waltzes from Vienna

5.3/10

March 15, 1934

81 minutes

Alfred Hitchcock

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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."

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Movie Details

Release Date

March 15, 1934

Runtime

81 minutes

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

Rating

5.3/10

Production Companies

Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

Cast

Edmund Gwenn

Johann Strauss, the Elder

Esmond Knight

Johann Strauss, the Younger

Jessie Matthews

Resi Ebezeder

Fay Compton

Countess Helga von Stahl

Frank Vosper

Prince Gustav

Robert Hale

Ebezeder

Charles Heslop

Valet

Hindle Edgar

Leopold

Marcus Barron

Anton Drexler

Betty Huntley-Wright

Lady's Maid

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)