Three Waltzes

Three Waltzes

1938 · 90 min · ★ 5.8 · Romance, Music

"Les Trois Valses" traces the love story of two people over three eras. In the first waltz (music based on Johann Strauss I), Yvonne is a sensitive Parisian ballet dancer, whose romance with a dashing officer is brought to an abrupt end by his family. She goes off to Vienna to become a big star. In the second waltz, her daughter, an even bigger star, but now of Paris music halls, has a brief flirtation with the rakish man-about-town who is the son of suitor number one. She throws him over pretty quickly for a chance to shine at a Gala performance. Finally, in the third waltz, the two get together, when she is a movie star, and he is posing as an insurance salesman.

Directed by Ludwig Berger · Written by Albert Willemetz

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Yvonne Printemps Fanny, Yvette & Irène Grandpré
Pierre Fresnay Octave, Philippe & Gérard de Chalencey
Henri Guisol Brunner Jr.
Jean Périer President Lebrun
Pierre Stéphen Journalist
Robert Vattier Director
Jeanne Helbling Empress Eugénie
Max Maxudian Napoléon III
Georges Cahuzac Actor playing the Emperor
Adolf E. Licho Producer
Paul Demange Stage manager
Guy Sloux Antoine

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