Fanny Elssler(1937)
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.
Fanny Elssler (1937) is a drama, history, music and romance film directed by Paul Martin, released on November 4, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Lilian Harvey, Willy Birgel, Rolf Moebius and Paul Hoffmann. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Martin
- Writers:
- Eva Leidmann, Paul Martin
- Cinematographer:
- Konstantin Irmen-Tschet
- Composer:
- Kurt Schröder
- Production:
- UFA
- Status:
- Released
Fanny Elssler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lilian Harvey
as Fanny Elßler
Willy Birgel
as Hofrat Friedrich Gentz
Rolf Moebius
as Duke of Reichstadt
Paul Hoffmann
as Metternich
Liselotte Schaak
as Therese Elssler - Fannys Schwester
Ernst Karchow
as Dietrichstein
Walter Werner
as The Maestro Foresti
Ernst Sattler
as Kammerdiener Lindner
Hubert von Meyerinck
as Polizeipräfekt
- Werner Kepich
Werner Kepich
as Französischer Revolutionär
- Hubert I. Stowitts
Hubert I. Stowitts
as Der Prinz im Ballett
- Erwin Biegel
Erwin Biegel
Key crew
Directed by Paul Martin, written by Eva Leidmann and Paul Martin.
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Fanny Elssler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Fanny Elssler – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Fanny Elssler?
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The main cast of Fanny Elssler (1937) includes Lilian Harvey, Willy Birgel, Rolf Moebius, Paul Hoffmann and Liselotte Schaak. The film was directed by Paul Martin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fanny Elssler released?
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Fanny Elssler was released on November 4, 1937 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Fanny Elssler worth watching?
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Fanny Elssler (1937) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.