The Congress Dances
Originally released in 1931. The Congress Dances is a history/comedy film. directed by Erik Charell.
Starring Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, and Otto Wallburg
Synopsis
Vienna glove-sales-lady Christel falls in love with Russian Czar Alexander. Austrian Prince Metternich tries to use this and other pleasant diversions to keep him out of the negotiation conferences of the 1815 Vienna Congress.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (15 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lilian Harvey
as Christel Weinzinger
Willy Fritsch
as Zar Alexander von Russland / Uralsky
Otto Wallburg
as Bibikoff, sein Adjutant
Conrad Veidt
as Fürst Metternich
Carl-Heinz Schroth
as Pepi, sein Sekretär
Lil Dagover
as Komtesse
Alfred Abel
as König von Sachsen
Adele Sandrock
as Fürstin
Paul Hörbiger
as Heurigensänger
Eugen Rex
as Sächsischer Gesandter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- UFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Congress Dances about?
Vienna glove-sales-lady Christel falls in love with Russian Czar Alexander. Austrian Prince Metternich tries to use this and other pleasant diversions to keep him out of the negotiation conference...
Who directed The Congress Dances?
The Congress Dances was directed by Erik Charell.
How long is The Congress Dances?
The Congress Dances has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Congress Dances released?
The Congress Dances was released on September 29, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Congress Dances?
The main cast of The Congress Dances includes Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, Otto Wallburg, Conrad Veidt, Carl-Heinz Schroth.