RyothChatty ridiculous rating

Plustown A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Wyatt There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

sbasu-47-608737 When I look at the movie as a pure work of fiction, the movie had been good, or may be a bit better than good. But when you work with historical characters, a bit of facts had to be there, at least there should not be glaring inconsistencies. Duvivier should have done a bit better research, after all it was not even 100 years old happening. Marischka in his Sissy, Willy Jurek or even Victoria movies had kept better historical accuracys, even though there too he had included fictional romantic characters (except in Sissies, where the romantic two really existed). Since the introduction itself tells that except Strauss and Kaiser Franz Josef I, all other characters are fictional, I too would neglect those, except salient happenings. Interestingly, if I combine Luise Rainer (Poldi) and Miliza Korjus (Carla) together that would probably be Johann's real wife, Henrietta Treffz (who was a soprano) plus may be Marianne Preindlsberger - probably only a muse, without any real affair (in addition 30 years younger, and Johann's first wife still alive).But major inconsistencies are a) During this period, the illustrious father and namesake Johann Strauss I was still alive, so there was no reason that people would be so ignorant of the name. Least of all, Hofbauer, the famous music publisher. Though it was a fact that Junior, going against his father's wishes, struggled by himself, but still his father's name had helped him a bit. b) Kaiser Franz Josef was five years younger than Strauss, but in the movie it looks opposite, in fact even more than minus five. In fact when Kaiser Josef has reached the age/ looks as shown, most probably Strauss was dead. c) The purpose of revolution of '48 is completely misplaced. d) During the revolution, Strauss II did join the revolutionaries, this much is fact. Though reason unknown, since definitely he couldn't have the same demand as these. In fact. probably he got off easily thanks to his father, Strauss I, who was still alive, and in the Kaiser's camp. Since the romance is fictionalized, I won't go for the 15 years difference in marriage dates (1848 vs actual 1862) or the song dedications, for example the farewell song - 'one day when we were young', could have been his famous Blue Danube waltz (that was dedicated to above Frln. Marianne Preindlsberger)It is my personal opinion, that when you make historical movies with actual characters, you may introduce fictional characters, create fictional romance, but that should never contradict with the facts. On that score, I have to mark the movie down, than what it would have got, had been purely fiction with other fictional names. ,

limbovt This movie is extraordinarily elegant in all regards. Most particularly we can thank the high fidelity of movies from that era for preserving such a glorious voice as that of Miliza Korjus. Other recording media of the time could never reveal the incredible quality of her voice. Korjus performs at a level that contemporary high sopranos can only aspire to. Without this movie, we would never know what she really sounded like. Her voice is perfectly suited to the works of Johann Strauss II, on whose life this movie is based, Hollywood style of course.The music, setting, characters, lyrics, theme, and photography are superb. Lyrics are by Oscar Hammerstein II no less. This movie is nothing short of breathtaking. You would have to be tone deaf and blind to not adore this movie.Strauss suffers under the choice between his beautiful, understanding wife and the vivacious intoxication of the diva, Carla Donner (Korjus). For any man who truly appreciates her voice, it would indeed be an onerous choice. Luise Rainer plays Strauss' wife, Pauldi, likewise intoxicating in her lovely softness and a match for the other woman.

Tony_7777 This movie is certainly for all hopeless romantics. The music is so infectious, and compelling! The acting was well done(in my opinion) by everyone in the movie itself. From Curt Bois on....! Not just the big hitters. My favorite is Luise Rainer's role as the neglected, faithful, (somewhat insecure) wife of Johann Strauss. She deserved so much more from her cad husband; that it makes one's heart identify with her terrible mistreatment. Miliza Korjus had one of the greatest female opera singer soprano voices that I've ever heard! (e.g., They'll come a time). One thing that intrigues me is the "font" that is used in the movie's written titles. Would anyone know or recognize the 'Font' style that was used in the movie's written titles? Thanks!

whpratt1 Luise Rainer, (Poldi Vogelhuber) gave an outstanding performance with her great singing talents and great acting. Fernand Gravey, (Johann Strauss gave a great supporting role in this 1938 black and white film. If you like great Strauss Waltz's and a very romantic picture concerning what inspired Strauss to compose his famous waltz's and also an affair he has with Poldi. Count Anton Hohenfried, (Lionel Atwill) gives a great supporting role as the other man who is in love with Poldi and even goes to Richard Strauss wife and tells her what is going on and tells her to fight for her husband. There is plenty of comedy and great scenes with men and women dancing with fancy dresses and large dance halls. This is a must see great Classic Film which will be enjoyed by many generations to come.