The Congress Dances (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1931, The Congress Dances is a comedy and history film directed by Erik Charell, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Vienna glove-sales-lady Christl falls in love to Czar Alexander. Metternich tries to use this to keep him out of the conferences of the Vienna Congress from 1815.
Who’s in it. The Congress Dances stars Lilian Harvey as Christel Weinzinger, Willy Fritsch as Zar Alexander von Russland / Uralsky, Otto Wallburg as Bibikoff, sein Adjutant and Conrad Veidt as Fürst Metternich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Congress Dances has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Congress Dances page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Congress Dances tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Congress Dances (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Congress Dances change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Congress Dances worth watching?
- The Congress Dances holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Congress Dances?
- The Congress Dances stars Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, Otto Wallburg, Conrad Veidt and Carl-Heinz Schroth.
- When was The Congress Dances released?
- The Congress Dances was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.