Fire in the Opera House (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1930, Fire in the Opera House is a drama and romance film directed by Carl Froelich, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. It begins with a Tannhäuser performance and ends with the premiere of The Tales of Hoffmann. In between a young ingénue cast in her first big role, the Hoffmann rehearsals, the theatre director and his stage director exchanging cynicisms, a budding love affair. Gründgens at his most repulsive, trying to woo both lovers. And a hair-raising finale. Add to this some snappy dialogue and "pre-code" scenes that make you sit up and stare.
Who’s in it. Fire in the Opera House stars Gustav Fröhlich as Richard Faber, Gustaf Gründgens as Otto van Lingen, Gertrud Arnold as Frau Konsul van Lingen and Marianne Fröhlich as Ilse van Lingen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fire in the Opera House has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fire in the Opera House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fire in the Opera House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fire in the Opera House (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fire in the Opera House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fire in the Opera House worth watching?
- Fire in the Opera House holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fire in the Opera House?
- Fire in the Opera House stars Gustav Fröhlich, Gustaf Gründgens, Gertrud Arnold, Marianne Fröhlich and Julius Falkenstein.
- When was Fire in the Opera House released?
- Fire in the Opera House was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.