Operette
Originally released in 1940. Operette is a music/drama film. directed by Willi Forst.
Starring Willi Forst, Maria Holst, and Dora Komar
Synopsis
A musician is offered a job in Vienna as stage director, but his disagreements with the aristocratic opera manager end in abrupt firing in spite of a mutual attraction. He's quickly engaged by another theatre and becomes famous for his lavish stage productions and fine acting, which begins their golden age with Suppé and Strauss.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Willi Forst
as Franz Jauner
Maria Holst
as Marie Geistinger
Dora Komar
as Emmi Krall, Jauners Ehefrau
Paul Hörbiger
as Alexander Girardi
Leo Slezak
as Franz von Suppé
Curd Jürgens
as Karl Millöcker
Gustav Waldau
as Ferdinand
Edmund Schellhammer
as Johann Strauß
Siegfried Breuer
as Fürst Hohenburg
Theodor Danegger
as Tundler
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Deutsche Forst-Filmproduktion GmbH
- Wien-Film
- Tobis Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operette about?
A musician is offered a job in Vienna as stage director, but his disagreements with the aristocratic opera manager end in abrupt firing in spite of a mutual attraction. He's quickly engaged by anot...
Who directed Operette?
Operette was directed by Willi Forst.
How long is Operette?
Operette has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Operette released?
Operette was released on December 20, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Operette?
The main cast of Operette includes Willi Forst, Maria Holst, Dora Komar, Paul Hörbiger, Leo Slezak.