The Chocolate Soldier (1941): Cast
The Chocolate Soldier is a 1941 music film directed by Roy Del Ruth, starring Risë Stevens as Maria Lanyi, Nelson Eddy and Nigel Bruce. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Chocolate Soldier About?
The premise of The Chocolate Soldier without spoilers.
Maria and Karl Lang are Vienna’s famed singing duo, their opposite temperaments driving the drama. Maria’s flirtatiousness clashes with Karl’s jealous possessiveness. To test her loyalty, Karl disguises himself as a Russian guardsman and aggressively pursues her. She briefly yields, then rebuffs him, leaving Karl in turmoil.
The Chocolate Soldier Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- operetta musical
- false identity
- russians
- great dane
- ballet
- baritone
- tea service
- mezzo soprano
- dropping a braclet
- bickering husband wife relationship
- separate bedrooms
- russian folk dance
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- opera
- trip and fall
- nightclub
- playing piano and singing
- cigarette holder
- chugging vodka
- character says i love you
- reference to tannhauser
- unwelcome kiss
- lighting a cigarette for a man
- falling down stairs
- applause
- balalaika
- suit of armor
- man snaps fingers at a woman
- double eagle cafe
- rose bouquet
- gift
The Chocolate Soldier Cast & Characters
Risë Stevens leads the cast as Maria Lanyi, with Nelson Eddy as Karl Lang and Nigel Bruce as Bernard Fischer. Directed by Roy Del Ruth; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roy Del Ruth
- Risë Stevens as Maria Lanyi
- Nelson Eddy as Karl Lang
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Nigel Bruce as Bernard Fischer -
Florence Bates as Madame Helene
Also Starring in The Chocolate Soldier
· 20 more- Charles Judels Klementov
- Eric Mayne Restaurant Patron
- Maurice Cass Flute Player
- Leon Belasco Waiter at the Double Eagle
- Nydia Westman Liesel - Maid
- Sig Arno Emile, Voice Coach
- Max Barwyn Anton
- Dorothy Morris Autograph Seeker
- Betty Jane Graham Autograph Seeker
- James B. Carson Stage Manager
- Yvette Duguay Child Singer in 'Seek the Spy' Sequence
- Louis Adlon
- George Bookasta Messenger with Note
- Dorothy Raye Magda
- Robert Bradford Solo Bit in 'Thank the Lord the War is Over' Number
- Paul Godkin Performer in Gypsy Cafe Sequence
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- Lorraine Bridges Solo Bit in 'Thank the Lord the War is Over' Number
- Peggy Drake
- Jimmy Alexander Singer - 'Seek the Spy' Sequence
- Lee Brent Performer in Gypsy Café Sequence
More from Roy Del Ruth
More films directed by Roy Del Ruth, best-rated first: It Happened on Fifth Avenue, On Moonlight Bay, Why Must I Die and The Alligator People.
The Chocolate Soldier Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Chocolate Soldier.
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The Chocolate Soldier FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Chocolate Soldier, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Chocolate Soldier?
The Chocolate Soldier runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Chocolate Soldier released?
The Chocolate Soldier was released on November 1, 1941.
Who directed The Chocolate Soldier?
The Chocolate Soldier was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
More films by Roy Del Ruth Who is in the cast of The Chocolate Soldier?
The Chocolate Soldier stars Risë Stevens as Maria Lanyi, Nelson Eddy as Karl Lang and Nigel Bruce as Bernard Fischer, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Chocolate Soldier have a post-credit scene?
No. The Chocolate Soldier has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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