Operette (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1940, Operette is a notable film directed by Willi Forst, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Operetta (German: Operette) is a 1940 musical film directed by Willi Forst and starring Forst, Maria Holst and Dora Komar. The film was made by Wien-Film, a Vienna-based company set up after Austria had been incorporated into Greater Germany following the 1938 Anschluss. It is the first film in director Willi Forst's "Viennese Trilogy" followed by Vienna Blood (1942) and Viennese Girls (1945). The film portrays the life of Franz Jauner (1832–1900), a leading musical figure in the city. It is both an operetta film and a Wiener Film.
Who’s in it. Operette stars Willi Forst as Franz Jauner, Maria Holst as Marie Geistinger, Dora Komar as Emmi Krall, Jauners Ehefrau and Paul Hörbiger as Alexander Girardi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Operette 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 Operette page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operette (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operette change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operette worth watching?
- Operette holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Operette?
- Operette stars Willi Forst, Maria Holst, Dora Komar, Paul Hörbiger and Leo Slezak.
- When was Operette released?
- Operette was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.