Operette(1940)
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.
Operette (1940) is a music and drama film directed by Willi Forst, released on December 20, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Willi Forst, Maria Holst, Dora Komar and Paul Hörbiger. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Willi Forst
- Writers:
- Willi Forst, Axel Eggebrecht
- Producers:
- Willi Forst, Karl Hartl
- Cinematographer:
- Hans Schneeberger
- Production:
- Deutsche Forst-Filmproduktion GmbH, Wien-Film
- Status:
- Released
Operette Cast & Crew
Main cast
Willi Forst
as Franz Jauner
Maria Holst
as Marie Geistinger
Dora Komar
as Emmi Krall, Jauners Ehefrau
Paul Hörbiger
as Alexander Girardi
Leo Slezak
as Franz von Suppé
Curd Jürgens
as Karl Millöcker
Gustav Waldau
as Ferdinand
- Edmund Schellhammer
Edmund Schellhammer
as Johann Strauß
Siegfried Breuer
as Fürst Hohenburg
- Theodor Danegger
Theodor Danegger
as Tundler
Trude Marlen
as Antonie Link
- Viktor Heim
Viktor Heim
as Hans Makart
Key crew
Directed by Willi Forst, written by Willi Forst and Axel Eggebrecht, produced by Willi Forst and Karl Hartl.
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Operette Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Operette – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Operette online?
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Who stars in Operette?
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The main cast of Operette (1940) includes Willi Forst, Maria Holst, Dora Komar, Paul Hörbiger and Leo Slezak. The film was directed by Willi Forst. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Operette released?
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Operette was released on December 20, 1940 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Operette worth watching?
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Operette (1940) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.