The Love Waltz (1930): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, The Love Waltz is a komödie film directed by Wilhelm Thiele, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Originally Liebeswalzer, this German operetta was the third talkie vehicle for the effervescent Lillian Harvey. The plot is a typical Graustarkian affair, with Princess Eva (Harvey) preparing to marry a duke whom she's never met. Getting cold feet, the duke ducks the wedding, persuading a handsome young commoner named Bobby (Willy Fritsch) to take his place. The wedding goes on as planned, with Eva never suspecting that her new hubby is a ringer. Eventually, the false duke confesses everything, leading to all sorts of intrigue before a happy ending can be realized. Love Waltz was simultaneously filmed in an English-language version, which posed no problem for the British-born Harvey but caused a few uncomfortable moments for her Teutonic co-stars (eventually, Willy Fritsch was replaced by John Batton, who'd played a bit role in the German version).
Who’s in it. The Love Waltz stars Lilian Harvey as Princess Eva, Georg Alexander as Grandduke Peter Ferdinand, John Batten as Bobby Fould and Gertrud de Lalsky as Grandduchess Melanie, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Love Waltz page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Love Waltz tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Love Waltz (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Love Waltz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Love Waltz?
- The Love Waltz stars Lilian Harvey, Georg Alexander, John Batten, Gertrud de Lalsky and Karl Ludwig Diehl.
- When was The Love Waltz released?
- The Love Waltz was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.