Tanz mit dem Kaiser (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film
Released in 1941, Tanz mit dem Kaiser is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Georg Jacoby, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The young emperor Joseph II of Austria and Hungary is not interested in romance and marriage, and every time his mother makes arrangements for him to meet eligible young ladies, he escapes under some pretense. This time he is off on a 'tour of inspection' with his trusted friend von Kleber. Things become complicated when von Kleber, pretending to be the emperor so as to protect the real Joseph from discovery, falls in love with Christine, the landlady of their lodgings. And when Christine later writes to the emperor, her letter is read by the mother of the real emperor, as keen as ever to see him getting married, and so the lady is invited to the imperial court.
Who’s in it. Tanz mit dem Kaiser stars Marika Rökk as Christine von Alvin, Wolf Albach-Retty as Rittmeister von Kleber, Maria Eis as Kaiserin Maria Theresia and Axel von Ambesser as Kaiser Joseph II. - ihr Sohn, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tanz mit dem Kaiser page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tanz mit dem Kaiser tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tanz mit dem Kaiser (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tanz mit dem Kaiser change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tanz mit dem Kaiser?
- Tanz mit dem Kaiser stars Marika Rökk, Wolf Albach-Retty, Maria Eis, Axel von Ambesser and Hilde von Stolz.
- When was Tanz mit dem Kaiser released?
- Tanz mit dem Kaiser was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.