Spring Parade
"LIVE, LAUGH and LOVE! With a Dancing, Romancing Deanna!"
Originally released in 1940. Spring Parade is a comedy/music film. directed by Henry Koster. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Deanna Durbin, Robert Cummings, and Mischa Auer
Synopsis
In this light and lovely romantic musical, a Hungarian woman attends a Viennese fair and buys a card from a gypsy fortune teller. It says that she will meet someone important and is destined for a happy marriage. Afterward she gets a job as a baker's assistant. She then meets a handsome army drummer who secretly dreams of becoming a famous composer and conductor. Unfortunately the military forbids the young corporal to create his own music. But then Ilonka secretly sends one of the drummer's waltzes to the Austrian Emperor with his weekly order of pastries. Her act paves the way toward the tuneful and joyous fulfillment of the gypsy's prediction.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Deanna Durbin
as Ilonka Tolnay
Robert Cummings
as Corporal Harry Marten
Mischa Auer
as Gustav
Henry Stephenson
as Emperor Franz Joseph
S.Z. Sakall
as Latislav Teschek - the Baker
Walter Catlett
as Headwaiter
Anne Gwynne
as Jenny
Peggy Moran
as Archduchess Irene
Reginald Denny
as The Major
Kenneth Brown
as Moritz
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Parade about?
In this light and lovely romantic musical, a Hungarian woman attends a Viennese fair and buys a card from a gypsy fortune teller. It says that she will meet someone important and is destined for a ...
Who directed Spring Parade?
Spring Parade was directed by Henry Koster.
How long is Spring Parade?
Spring Parade has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Spring Parade released?
Spring Parade was released on September 27, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Spring Parade?
The main cast of Spring Parade includes Deanna Durbin, Robert Cummings, Mischa Auer, Henry Stephenson, S.Z. Sakall.