The Great Waltz

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

Cast

Luise Rainer

as Poldi Vogelhuber

Fernand Gravey

as Johann 'Schani' Strauss II

Miliza Korjus

as Carla Donner

Hugh Herbert

as Julius Hofbauer, Music Publisher

Lionel Atwill

as Count Anton 'Tony' Hohenfried

Curt Bois

as Kienzl

Leonid Kinskey

as Dudelman

Al Shean

as Cellist

Minna Gombell

as Mrs. Hofbauer

George Houston

as Schiller

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