Congress Dances
Der Kongress tanzt
Synopsis
An Austrian prince hatches a plan to keep his rival, the Russian czar, busy by keeping him surrounded by beautiful women and away from the negotiating table. The Czar, however, has his own plan—he hires a man who is his exact double to impersonate him and confuse the Austrians by appearing to be everywhere at once. In addition, both the Czar and his double fall for the same woman.
Top Cast
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Lilian Harvey
Christel Weinzinger
Willy Fritsch
Zar Alexander von Russland / Uralsky
Otto Wallburg
Bibikoff, sein Adjutant
Conrad Veidt
Fürst Metternich
Carl-Heinz Schroth
Pepi, sein Sekretär
Lil Dagover
Komtesse
Alfred Abel
König von Sachsen
Adele Sandrock
Fürstin
Paul Hörbiger
Heurigensänger
Eugen Rex
Sächsischer Gesandter
Alfred Gerasch
Französischer Gesandter
Margarete Kupfer
Gräfin
Julius Falkenstein
Finanzminister
Max Gülstorff
Bürgermeister von Wien
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
Napoleon
Sergius Sax
Russischer Diener
Trude Brionne
Franz Nicklisch
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Charell
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Liebmann, Norbert Falk, Robert Gilbert
- Original Score
- Werner R. Heymann
- Original Title
- Der Kongress tanzt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Charell
Robert Liebmann, Norbert Falk, Robert Gilbert
Werner R. Heymann
Carl Hoffmann
Viktor Gertler
Erich Pommer, Eberhard Klagemann
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Charell
Director
Ernst Stern
Costume Design
Carl Hoffmann
Director of Photography
Erich Pommer
Producer
Robert Liebmann
Writer
Norbert Falk
Writer
Viktor Gertler
Editor
Werner R. Heymann
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Congress Dances
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Congress Dances about?
An Austrian prince hatches a plan to keep his rival, the Russian czar, busy by keeping him surrounded by beautiful women and away from the negotiating table. The Czar, however, has his own plan—he hires a man who is his exact double to impersonate him and confuse the Austrians by appearing to be everywhere at once. In addition, both the Czar and his double fall for the same woman.
Who directed Congress Dances?
Congress Dances was directed by Erik Charell.
Who stars in Congress Dances?
The principal cast of Congress Dances includes Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, Otto Wallburg, Conrad Veidt, Carl-Heinz Schroth.
When was Congress Dances released and how long is it?
Congress Dances was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Congress Dances?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Congress Dances was composed by Werner R. Heymann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Congress Dances?
Congress Dances holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).