The Emperor Waltz(1948)
Bing hits the high notes! Joan hits the love notes! You'll hit a happy note... in this king-sized muscial wonder!
The Emperor Waltz Synopsis
A brash American gramophone salesman tries to get Emperor Franz Joseph's endorsement in turn-of-the-century Austria.
The Emperor Waltz (1948) is a romance, comedy and music film directed by Billy Wilder, released on July 2, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Bing Crosby, Joan Fontaine, Roland Culver and Lucile Watson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Billy Wilder
- Writers:
- Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder
- Producers:
- Charles Brackett
- Cinematographer:
- George Barnes
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,800,000
- Revenue:
- $8,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Emperor Waltz Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bing Crosby
as Virgil Smith
Joan Fontaine
as Johanna Augusta Franziska
Roland Culver
as Baron Holenia
Lucile Watson
as Princesse Bitotska
Richard Haydn
as l'empereur François-Joseph
Harold Vermilyea
as Chamberlain
Sig Ruman
as Dr. Zwieback
Julia Dean
as Archduchess Stephanie
- Bert Prival
Bert Prival
as Chauffeur
- Alma Macrorie
Alma Macrorie
as Inn Proprietress
- Roberta Jonay
Roberta Jonay
as Chambermaid
John Goldsworthy
Key crew
Directed by Billy Wilder, written by Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder, produced by Charles Brackett.
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The Emperor Waltz Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Emperor Waltz – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Emperor Waltz online?
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The Emperor Waltz (1948) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Emperor Waltz?
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The main cast of The Emperor Waltz (1948) includes Bing Crosby, Joan Fontaine, Roland Culver, Lucile Watson and Richard Haydn. The film was directed by Billy Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Emperor Waltz released?
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The Emperor Waltz was released on July 2, 1948 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Emperor Waltz worth watching?
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The Emperor Waltz (1948) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.