Operette
Synopsis
A musician is offered a job in Vienna as stage director, but his disagreements with the aristocratic opera manager end in abrupt firing in spite of a mutual attraction. He's quickly engaged by another theatre and becomes famous for his lavish stage productions and fine acting, which begins their golden age with Suppé and Strauss.
Top Cast
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Willi Forst
Franz Jauner
Maria Holst
Marie Geistinger
Dora Komar
Emmi Krall, Jauners Ehefrau
Paul Hörbiger
Alexander Girardi
Leo Slezak
Franz von Suppé
Curd Jürgens
Karl Millöcker
Gustav Waldau
Ferdinand
Edmund Schellhammer
Johann Strauß
Siegfried Breuer
Fürst Hohenburg
Theodor Danegger
Tundler
Trude Marlen
Antonie Link
Viktor Heim
Hans Makart
Alfred Neugebauer
Graf Esterhazy
Heinz Woester
Prof. Dr. Eichgraber
Ferdinand Mayerhofer
Dr. Molzer - Rechtsanwalt
Gisa Wurm
Frau Bramezberger
Wilhelm Leicht
Theaterdirektor in Krems
Fred Hülgerth
Tenor Czika
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willi Forst
- Screenplay & Story
- Willi Forst, Axel Eggebrecht
- Original Score
- Willy Schmidt-Gentner
- Original Title
- Operette
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Forst-Filmproduktion GmbH, Wien-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willi Forst
Willi Forst, Axel Eggebrecht
Willy Schmidt-Gentner
Hans Schneeberger
Hans Wolff
Willi Forst, Karl Hartl
Department Leadership Roster
Willi Forst
Director
Willi Forst
Writer
Axel Eggebrecht
Writer
Willi Forst
Producer
Karl Hartl
Producer
Hans Schneeberger
Director of Photography
Hans Wolff
Editor
Alfred Kunz
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operette
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What is Operette about?
A musician is offered a job in Vienna as stage director, but his disagreements with the aristocratic opera manager end in abrupt firing in spite of a mutual attraction. He's quickly engaged by another theatre and becomes famous for his lavish stage productions and fine acting, which begins their golden age with Suppé and Strauss.
Who directed Operette?
Operette was directed by Willi Forst.
Who stars in Operette?
The principal cast of Operette includes Willi Forst, Maria Holst, Dora Komar, Paul Hörbiger, Leo Slezak.
When was Operette released and how long is it?
Operette was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Operette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operette was composed by Willy Schmidt-Gentner.