In Vienna, aspiring composer Johann Strauss Jr. clashes with his domineering father, who wants him to abandon music for a steady job in a bakery. Torn between his love for the baker’s daughter, Resi, and the encouragement of a wealthy countess, Strauss finds inspiration that leads to the creation of "The Blue Danube."
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
musical
black and white
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
2.8 / 5
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Cast
Edmund Gwenn
Johann Strauss, the Elder
Esmond Knight
Johann Strauss, the Younger
Jessie Matthews
Resi Ebezeder
Fay Compton
Countess Helga von Stahl
Frank Vosper
Prince Gustav
Robert Hale
Ebezeder
Charles Heslop
Valet
Betty Huntley-Wright
Lady's Maid
Sybil Grove
Mme. Fouchett (uncredited)
Bill Shine
Carl (uncredited)
John Singer
Boy (uncredited)
Cyril Smith
Secretary (uncredited)
Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Guy Bolton
Writer
Ernst Marischka
Writer
Alma Reville
Writer
Charles Frend
Editor
Popular Reviews
7 reviews
AiBets
5.0★ · 06/18/25
Although I don’t think it offers much in terms of intrigue, it’s mostly watchable and definitely not as bad as its reputation / I was expecting
Although I don’t think it offers much in terms of intrigue, it’s mostly watchable and definitely not as bad as its reputation / I was expecting
AiBets
5.0★ · 06/18/25
Although I don’t think it offers much in terms of intrigue, it’s mostly watchable and definitely not as bad as its reputation / I was expecting
Although I don’t think it offers much in terms of intrigue, it’s mostly watchable and definitely not as bad as its reputation / I was expecting
JMadson
4.2★ · 04/16/25
Weird this is Hitchcock but it’s a fine “bio” movie from the 30s with good performances but a lot of questionable character motivations
Weird this is Hitchcock but it’s a fine “bio” movie from the 30s with good performances but a lot of questionable character motivations
Julie Andrews
5.8★ · 02/14/25
this was a cute movie, don't get the hate
this was a cute movie, don't get the hate
Lucca Rotunno
5.0★ · 04/07/20
Hitchcock is not very good as romance director. But the movie has some pretty interesting shots. And a great ending that made me add one more star from what I originally intended to!
Hitchcock is not very good as romance director. But the movie has some pretty interesting shots. And a great ending that made me add one more star from what I originally intended to!
