The Dancing Years
Synopsis
The episodic story of a composer of operettas, Rudi Kleiber, in in old Viennese days, and the two women in his life; Maria Zeitler, his sweetheart, later mistress, lost love, an operetta star, and his first patron, and the mother of a son he did not know he had; and of Greta, his first love and companion in later years
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Dennis Price
Rudi Kleiber
Gisèle Préville
Maria Zeiter
Patricia Dainton
Grete
Anthony Nicholls
Prince Reinaldt
Grey Blake
Franzi
Muriel George
Hatti
Olive Gilbert
Frau Kurt
Martin Ross
Tenor
Gerald Case
Rudi's Secretary
Carl Jaffe
Headwaiter
Jeremy Spenser
Maria's Son
Martin Boddey
Minor Role (uncredited)
Moyra Fraser
Minor Role (uncredited)
Laurence Harvey
Minor Role (uncredited)
Arthur Lawrence
Minor Role (uncredited)
Jean Lodge
Minor Role (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold French
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Whittingham, Ivor Novello, Warwick Ward
- Original Title
- The Dancing Years
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold French
Jack Whittingham, Ivor Novello, Warwick Ward
Stephen Dade
Richard Best
Warwick Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Whittingham
Writer
Harold French
Director
Dorothy Sinclair
Costume Design
Richard Best
Editor
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography
Warwick Ward
Producer
Warwick Ward
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dancing Years
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What is The Dancing Years about?
The episodic story of a composer of operettas, Rudi Kleiber, in in old Viennese days, and the two women in his life; Maria Zeitler, his sweetheart, later mistress, lost love, an operetta star, and his first patron, and the mother of a son he did not know he had; and of Greta, his first love and companion in later years
Who directed The Dancing Years?
The Dancing Years was directed by Harold French.
Who stars in The Dancing Years?
The principal cast of The Dancing Years includes Dennis Price, Gisèle Préville, Patricia Dainton, Anthony Nicholls, Grey Blake.
When was The Dancing Years released and how long is it?
The Dancing Years was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dancing Years?
The Dancing Years holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).