The Great Waltz (1938) VHS SW/ 104 min. $ 24.99 A film biography of composer Johann Strauss which is also a good romantic comedy and wonderful musical. By all means, if you're looking for the life of the bank clerk-turned-composer, avoid the 1972 version and watch this one, which features Strauss's greatest hits. Luise Rainer ... Poldi Vogelhuber Fernand Gravey ... Johann 'Schani' Strauss II (as Fernand Gravet) Miliza Korjus ... Carla Donner
Hugh Herbert ... Julius Hofbauer, Music Publisher Lionel Atwill ... Count Anton 'Tony' Hohenfried Curt Bois ... Kienzl Leonid Kinskey ... Dudelman Al Shean ... Cellist Minna Gombell ... Mrs. Hofbauer George Houston ... Fritz Schiller Bert Roach ... Vogelhuber Greta Meyer ... Mrs. Vogelhuber Herman Bing ... Otto Dommayer Alma Kruger ... Mrs. Strauss Henry Hull ... Emperor Franz Josef
