Three Waltzes
Les trois valses
Synopsis
"Les Trois Valses" traces the love story of two people over three eras. In the first waltz (music based on Johann Strauss I), Yvonne is a sensitive Parisian ballet dancer, whose romance with a dashing officer is brought to an abrupt end by his family. She goes off to Vienna to become a big star. In the second waltz, her daughter, an even bigger star, but now of Paris music halls, has a brief flirtation with the rakish man-about-town who is the son of suitor number one. She throws him over pretty quickly for a chance to shine at a Gala performance. Finally, in the third waltz, the two get together, when she is a movie star, and he is posing as an insurance salesman.
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Yvonne Printemps
Fanny, Yvette & Irène Grandpré
Pierre Fresnay
Octave, Philippe & Gérard de Chalencey
Henri Guisol
Brunner Jr.
Jean Périer
President Lebrun
Pierre Stéphen
Journalist
Robert Vattier
Director
Jeanne Helbling
Empress Eugénie
Max Maxudian
Napoléon III
Georges Cahuzac
Actor playing the Emperor
Adolf E. Licho
Producer
Paul Demange
Stage manager
Guy Sloux
Antoine
Yolanda
Singer
Laure Diana
Little woman
France Ellys
Marquise de Chalencey
Jane Marken
Céleste
Missia
Dresser
Colette Régis
Sarah Bernhardt
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ludwig Berger
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Müller, Léopold Marchand, Albert Willemetz
- Original Score
- Oscar Straus
- Original Title
- Les trois valses
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ludwig Berger
Hans Müller, Léopold Marchand, Albert Willemetz
Oscar Straus
Department Leadership Roster
Ludwig Berger
Director
Oscar Straus
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Waltzes
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What is Three Waltzes about?
"Les Trois Valses" traces the love story of two people over three eras. In the first waltz (music based on Johann Strauss I), Yvonne is a sensitive Parisian ballet dancer, whose romance with a dashing officer is brought to an abrupt end by his family. She goes off to Vienna to become a big star. In the second waltz, her daughter, an even bigger star, but now of Paris music halls, has a brief flirtation with the rakish man-about-town who is the son of suitor number one. She throws him over pretty quickly for a chance to shine at a Gala performance. Finally, in the third waltz, the two get together, when she is a movie star, and he is posing as an insurance salesman.
Who directed Three Waltzes?
Three Waltzes was directed by Ludwig Berger.
Who stars in Three Waltzes?
The principal cast of Three Waltzes includes Yvonne Printemps, Pierre Fresnay, Henri Guisol, Jean Périer, Pierre Stéphen.
When was Three Waltzes released and how long is it?
Three Waltzes was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Waltzes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Waltzes was composed by Oscar Straus.