Fanny Elssler
Fanny Elßler
Synopsis
Prince Klemens von Metternich orders Friedrich Gentz, one of his aides, to keep the Duke of Reichstadt---Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles---son of Napoleon and heir to the French throne, from thinking about French politics. Gentz enlists the help of ballerina Fanny Elsser, all the rage in several European capitals, to keep the Duke distracted.
Top Cast
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Lilian Harvey
Fanny Elßler
Willy Birgel
Hofrat Friedrich Gentz
Rolf Moebius
Duke of Reichstadt
Paul Hoffmann
Metternich
Liselotte Schaak
Therese Elssler - Fannys Schwester
Ernst Karchow
Dietrichstein
Walter Werner
The Maestro Foresti
Ernst Sattler
Kammerdiener Lindner
Hubert von Meyerinck
Polizeipräfekt
Werner Kepich
Französischer Revolutionär
Hubert I. Stowitts
Der Prinz im Ballett
Erwin Biegel
Johannes Bergfeldt
Angelo Ferrari
André Saint-Germain
Kurt Lenz
Ruth Nimbach
Anna von Palen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Eva Leidmann, Paul Martin
- Original Score
- Kurt Schröder
- Original Title
- Fanny Elßler
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Martin
Eva Leidmann, Paul Martin
Kurt Schröder
Konstantin Irmen-Tschet
Carl Otto Bartning
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Martin
Director
Eva Leidmann
Writer
Paul Martin
Writer
Kurt Schröder
Original Music Composer
Carl Otto Bartning
Editor
Konstantin Irmen-Tschet
Director of Photography
Manon Hahn
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fanny Elssler.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fanny Elssler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fanny Elssler about?
Prince Klemens von Metternich orders Friedrich Gentz, one of his aides, to keep the Duke of Reichstadt---Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles---son of Napoleon and heir to the French throne, from thinking about French politics. Gentz enlists the help of ballerina Fanny Elsser, all the rage in several European capitals, to keep the Duke distracted.
Who directed Fanny Elssler?
Fanny Elssler was directed by Paul Martin.
Who stars in Fanny Elssler?
The principal cast of Fanny Elssler includes Lilian Harvey, Willy Birgel, Rolf Moebius, Paul Hoffmann, Liselotte Schaak.
When was Fanny Elssler released and how long is it?
Fanny Elssler was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Fanny Elssler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fanny Elssler was composed by Kurt Schröder.