The Emperor Waltz
"Bing hits the high notes! Joan hits the love notes! You'll hit a happy note... in this king-sized muscial wonder!"
Originally released in 1948. The Emperor Waltz is a romance/comedy film. directed by Billy Wilder.
Starring Bing Crosby, Joan Fontaine, and Roland Culver
Synopsis
A brash American gramophone salesman tries to get Emperor Franz Joseph's endorsement in turn-of-the-century Austria.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 2, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (25 votes)
Budget
$3.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$8M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bing Crosby
as Virgil Smith
Joan Fontaine
as Johanna Augusta Franziska
Roland Culver
as Baron Holenia
Lucile Watson
as Princesse Bitotska
Richard Haydn
as l'empereur François-Joseph
Harold Vermilyea
as Chamberlain
Sig Ruman
as Dr. Zwieback
Julia Dean
as Archduchess Stephanie
Bert Prival
as Chauffeur
Alma Macrorie
as Inn Proprietress
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,800,000
- Revenue
- $8,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Emperor Waltz about?
A brash American gramophone salesman tries to get Emperor Franz Joseph's endorsement in turn-of-the-century Austria.
Who directed The Emperor Waltz?
The Emperor Waltz was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is The Emperor Waltz?
The Emperor Waltz has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Emperor Waltz released?
The Emperor Waltz was released on July 2, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Emperor Waltz?
The main cast of The Emperor Waltz includes Bing Crosby, Joan Fontaine, Roland Culver, Lucile Watson, Richard Haydn.