Viennese Nights (1930)
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- 1h 32min
- Musical, Romance
- 02 May 1931 (Australia)
- Movie
In 1890, Gus Sascher joins the Austrian Army and romances the impoverished girl Elsa Hofner. Elsa instead marries the wealthier officer Franz von Renner, in an attempt at social climbing. Both Gus and Elsa later have unhappy marriages....
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Cast
| Vivienne Segal | ... |
Elsa Hofner
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| Alexander Gray | ... |
Otto Stirner
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| Jean Hersholt | ... |
Herr Hofner - Elsa's Father
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| Walter Pidgeon | ... |
Franz von Renner
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| Louise Fazenda | ... |
Gretl Kruger
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| Bert Roach | ... |
Gus Sascher
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| Alice Day | ... |
Barbara - Elsa's Granddaughter
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Philipp Lothar Mayring | ... |
Baron von Renner - Franz' Father
(as Lothar Mayring)
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June Purcell | ... |
Mary - Singer on the Stage
(as June Pursell)
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Milt Douglas | ... |
Bill Jones - Stage Performer
(as Milton Douglas)
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| Max Barwyn | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Carrie Daumery | ... |
Woman sitting in Opera Box (uncredited)
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Freddie Burke Frederick | ... |
Otto Stirner Jr. (uncredited)
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| June Gittelson | ... |
Fat Girl at Party (uncredited)
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Dorothy Hammerstein | ... |
Socialite next to Elsa in Theatre Box (uncredited)
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Ullrich Haupt | ... |
Hugo - Elsa's Rejected Suitor (uncredited)
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| Isabelle Keith | ... |
Franz' Rejected Girlfriend (uncredited)
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| Bela Lugosi | ... |
Count von Ratz - Hungarian Ambassador (uncredited)
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| Russ Powell | ... |
Herr Schultz (uncredited)
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| Virginia Sale | ... |
Emma Stirner (uncredited)
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| Mary Treen | ... |
Shocked Woman on Street (uncredited)
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| Paul Weigel | ... |
Man in Vienna Opera Box (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alan Crosland | ||
Written by
| Oscar Hammerstein II | ... | (operetta: "Viennese Nights") (as Oscar Hammerstein, 2nd) |
| Oscar Hammerstein II | ... | (story) (as Oscar Hammerstein, 2nd) |
| Sigmund Romberg | ... | (operetta: "Viennese Nights") |
Music by
| Sigmund Romberg | ||
Cinematography by
| Frank B. Good | ... | (photography by) (as Frank Good) |
| James Van Trees | ... | (photography by) |
Editing by
| Harold McLernon | ||
Sound Department
| George Groves | ... | sound recording engineer (as George R. Groves) |
Music Department
| Oscar Hammerstein II | ... | lyrics (as Oscar Hammerstein 2nd) |
| Louis Silvers | ... | conductor: Vitaphone Orchestra |
| Vitaphone Orchestra | ... | orchestra |
Additional Crew
| Jack Haskell | ... | dance director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1930) (United States) (theatrical)
- Vitagraph Limited (1930) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers Pictures (1930) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers First National Films (1931) (Sweden) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Western Electric (supplier: apparatus)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1890, Gus Sascher joins the Austrian Army and romances the impoverished girl Elsa Hofner. Elsa instead marries the wealthier officer Franz von Renner, in an attempt at social climbing. Both Gus and Elsa later have unhappy marriages. They attempt an affair, but Vivienne terminates it quickly. In 1930, Barbara (Elsa's granddaughter) falls in love with Gus' grandson. The elderly Elsa helps them get married, shortly before her own death. Written by Dimos I |
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| Taglines | Words fail to describe this lavishly beautiful picture- the wonderful love story; the inspired melodies; the spectacular production; the perfect settings. (Print Ad- Philadelphia Inquirer, ((Philadelphia, Penna.)) 11 January 1931) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Survives intact in color at UCLA See more » |
| Soundtracks | You Will Remember Vienna See more » |