The Love Waltz
Originally released in 1930. The Love Waltz is a comedy film. directed by Wilhelm Thiele. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lilian Harvey, Georg Alexander, and John Batten
Synopsis
Originally Liebeswalzer, this German operetta was the third talkie vehicle for the effervescent Lillian Harvey. The plot is a typical Graustarkian affair, with Princess Eva (Harvey) preparing to marry a duke whom she's never met. Getting cold feet, the duke ducks the wedding, persuading a handsome young commoner named Bobby (Willy Fritsch) to take his place. The wedding goes on as planned, with Eva never suspecting that her new hubby is a ringer. Eventually, the false duke confesses everything, leading to all sorts of intrigue before a happy ending can be realized. Love Waltz was simultaneously filmed in an English-language version, which posed no problem for the British-born Harvey but caused a few uncomfortable moments for her Teutonic co-stars (eventually, Willy Fritsch was replaced by John Batton, who'd played a bit role in the German version).
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lilian Harvey
as Princess Eva
Georg Alexander
as Grandduke Peter Ferdinand
John Batten
as Bobby Fould
Gertrud de Lalsky
as Grandduchess Melanie
Karl Ludwig Diehl
as Lord Chamberlain
Hans Junkermann
as Fould, Bobby's Father
Lilian Mower
as Duchess zu Lauenburg
C. Hooper Trask
as Dr. Popper
Mildred Wayne
as Dolly
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- UFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Love Waltz about?
Originally Liebeswalzer, this German operetta was the third talkie vehicle for the effervescent Lillian Harvey. The plot is a typical Graustarkian affair, with Princess Eva (Harvey) preparing to ma...
Who directed The Love Waltz?
The Love Waltz was directed by Wilhelm Thiele.
How long is The Love Waltz?
The Love Waltz has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Love Waltz released?
The Love Waltz was released on July 23, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Love Waltz?
The main cast of The Love Waltz includes Lilian Harvey, Georg Alexander, John Batten, Gertrud de Lalsky, Karl Ludwig Diehl.