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Congress Dances (1931)

Director: Erik Charell

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From Time Out Film Guide

Fluffy Viennese super-operetta: among the most celebrated and sumptuous of the musicals that waltzed all over German screens from the coming of sound to the advent of the 'new' film-makers in the '60s. Attractions include Karl Hoffmann, one of Germany's great cinematographers; matinée idol Fritsch and his lady-love Harvey; lots of lieder, light comedy, pageantry, dance and romance. Ostrich-like escapism from ominous contemporary events, or dazzling entertainment of the first water to vie with Hollywood's best?

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Cast & crew

Director: Erik Charell

Producer: Erich Pommer

Cast: Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover, Adele Sandrock full cast

Genre(s): Musicals

Duration: 92 mins


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