Opera Ball (1939): Cast
Opera Ball is a 1939 romantic comedy directed by Géza von Bolváry, starring Paul Hörbiger as Georg Dannhauser, Theo Lingen and Hans Moser. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Géza von Bolváry
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Opera Ball About?
The premise of Opera Ball without spoilers.
Based on Richard Heuberger’s operetta, the film follows a lively turn‑of‑the‑century Viennese society where the arrival of the first automobiles and even absurd bathing costumes set the stage for a cascade of comic mishaps. Husbands hide in separate rooms, misunderstandings abound, and the chaos culminates in the swirling grandeur of a spectacular ball, delivering a high‑spirited, highly entertaining comedy.
Opera Ball Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- operetta
- dance
- ballroom
Opera Ball Cast & Characters
Paul Hörbiger leads the cast as Georg Dannhauser, with Theo Lingen as Hausdiener Philipp and Hans Moser as Hatschek. Directed by Géza von Bolváry; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Géza von Bolváry
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Paul Hörbiger as Georg Dannhauser - Theo Lingen as Hausdiener Philipp
- Hans Moser as Hatschek
- Will Dohm as Paul Hollinger
Also Starring in Opera Ball
· 16 more- Karl Etlinger
- Anton Pointner
- Erika von Thellmann Frau von Lamberg
- Leopold von Ledebur
- Heli Finkenzeller Helene Hollinger
- Marte Harell Elisabeth Dannhauser
- Fita Benkhoff Dienstmädchen Hanni
- Theodor Danegger Eduard von Lamberg
- Julia Serda
- Eric Helgar Singer
- Hermann Brix Willy Stelzer
- Vera Complojer
- Willy Witte
- Luise Stranzinger Mitzi
- Irene Andor
- Christa Dilthey
More from Géza von Bolváry
More films directed by Géza von Bolváry: Die Fledermaus, Premiere, Lumpacivagabundus and Dream Castle.
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Opera Ball FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Opera Ball, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Opera Ball?
Opera Ball runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Opera Ball released?
Opera Ball was released on December 22, 1939.
Who directed Opera Ball?
Opera Ball was directed by Géza von Bolváry.
More films by Géza von Bolváry Who is in the cast of Opera Ball?
Opera Ball stars Paul Hörbiger as Georg Dannhauser, Theo Lingen as Hausdiener Philipp and Hans Moser as Hatschek, among 20 credited actors.
Does Opera Ball have a post-credit scene?
No. Opera Ball has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Opera Ball in?
The original language of Opera Ball is German.
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