Love Time
“KISSES FORMED HIS WORDS! CARESSES FASHIONED HIS MUSIC!”
Synopsis
Newly arrived in the nineteenth century court of Emperor Francis 1st of Austria Countess Valerie happens to overhear a young pianist and advises him to play with more feeling, for he is playing a piece by Franz Schubert, her favorite composer. Unknown to Valerie, the man is Schubert, and he playfully keeps his identity a secret. Valerie visits Franz the next day, and he teaches her to play the violin part of a new song he has written, and she hopes for romance though he still longs for his lost love Caroline. But as a week passes, he forgets Caroline and returns Valerie's affections. When Franz is evicted, there is much tumult, but he is finally called to court where his music is celebrated, and Valerie and he are reunited.
Top Cast
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Pat Paterson
Valerie
Nils Asther
Franz Schubert
Herbert Mundin
Caesar
Harry Green
Adam
Henry B. Walthall
Duke Johann von Hatzfeld
Lucien Littlefield
Willie Obenbiegler
Henry Kolker
Emperor Francis I
Albert Conti
Nicholas
Herman Bing
Istvan
Roger Imhof
Innkeeper
James Burke
Emperor Francis I
Josephine Whittell
Mrs. Obenbiegler
Earle Foxe
Sergeant
Georgia Caine
Countess Bertaud
Mary Blackford
Charlotte Bertaud
Paul England
Prince Frederick
Harry Fox
Edward Cecil
Lackey (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Tinling
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Carroll, Henry Johnson, Lynn Starling, William M. Conselman, Sally Sandlin
- Original Title
- Love Time
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Tinling
Richard Carroll, Henry Johnson, Lynn Starling, William M. Conselman, Sally Sandlin
Alex Troffey
John Stone
Department Leadership Roster
James Tinling
Director
Henry Johnson
Writer
Royer
Costume Design
Alex Troffey
Editor
Lynn Starling
Writer
William M. Conselman
Writer
Sally Sandlin
Writer
John Stone
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love Time
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What is Love Time about?
Newly arrived in the nineteenth century court of Emperor Francis 1st of Austria Countess Valerie happens to overhear a young pianist and advises him to play with more feeling, for he is playing a piece by Franz Schubert, her favorite composer. Unknown to Valerie, the man is Schubert, and he playfully keeps his identity a secret. Valerie visits Franz the next day, and he teaches her to play the violin part of a new song he has written, and she hopes for romance though he still longs for his lost love Caroline. But as a week passes, he forgets Caroline and returns Valerie's affections. When Franz is evicted, there is much tumult, but he is finally called to court where his music is celebrated, and Valerie and he are reunited.
Who directed Love Time?
Love Time was directed by James Tinling.
Who stars in Love Time?
The principal cast of Love Time includes Pat Paterson, Nils Asther, Herbert Mundin, Harry Green, Henry B. Walthall.
When was Love Time released and how long is it?
Love Time was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.