Petersburg nights. Waltz on the Neva
Petersburg nights. Waltz on the Neva is a German musical film from 1935 directed by EW Emo . In addition to Paul Hörbiger , who embodies the composer Johann Strauss , and Theo Lingen , who plays Strauss' concert agent , the main roles are cast with Ernst Dumcke in the role of Minister of War and Eliza Illiard as Countess Olga.
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Johann Strauss, affectionately known as the “waltz king” by the Viennese, is certain that his appointment as court ball music director is imminent. When he was offered a tour through Russia , he turned it down because he didn't want to miss the important date. Shortly afterwards, deeply offended, he was forced to note that the Austrian government argued that it had no time for such things at the moment and that the appointment, which was important to him, was irrelevant. Out of this irritation, the composer now decides to accept the engagement in Russia.
When he stayed in an inn during his tour, he met the young Olga and was fascinated by her. Since Olga feels the same way, a night of love ensues between the two of them. Strauss gave the young woman a concert ticket for his next gig. When the composer wakes up the next morning, Olga has disappeared without leaving a message. Strauss really wants to see her again and doesn't find the conductor Ptychkin's idea so absurd. The latter suggests giving the concert tickets to its 1,500-member music association, who would then stay away from the concert, so that Olga would be the only visitor, should she use the card that was given. And Ptychkin's plan actually works. Strauss' feelings of happiness are short-lived, however, when he learns that Olga, who is Countess Voronzoff, is engaged to the Russian Minister of War Vasilchikov.
Production notes
Shooting for the film, produced by Majestic-Film GmbH (Berlin) in 1934, began on October 22, 1934 and lasted until November 1934. The film structures come from Erich Czerwonski and Alfred Bütow .
- Music in the film
- All violins only sing 'Du' , a composition by Johann Strauss
- Heimat , composition by Franz Doelle
reception
publication
On December 29, 1934, Petersburg nights became. Waltz on the Neva under the number B.38196 with a youth ban. On January 13, 1984 there was another FSK test under the number 04744, in which the film was approved for ages 12 and over with the addition "not holiday-free". The premiere of the film took place on January 4, 1935 in the Ufa-Palast am Zoo in Berlin . In Austria the titles were: Waltz on the Neva and Walzer from Vienna .
criticism
The lexicon of international film spoke in its criticism of a "carefree musical comedy", which was "in line with the beginnings of the sound film era more concerned with feasting the ears than feasting the eyes".
The author Karlheinz Wendtland criticized that the "atmosphere in Petersburg [...] had not been hit as it should have been" and noted: "Accuracy is necessary; because the audience is more knowledgeable than some film people believe. "
Further films
Other films performed from 1928 to 2006 in which Johann Strauss (son) is the theme.
See also
Web links
- Petersburg nights. Waltz on the Neva at filmportal.de
- Petersburg nights. Waltz on the Neva in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Petersburg nights. Waltz on the Neva Movie poster adS rarefilmsandmore.com
- Petersburg nights. Waltz on the Neva Illustrated Film-Courier No. 2259
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Petersburg nights. Waltz on the Neva filmportal.de (versions)
- ↑ Waltz from Vienna illustrated Film-Kurier No. 1008
- ^ Petersburg nights. Waltz on the Neva. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .
- ^ Karlheinz Wendtland: Beloved Kintopp. All German feature films from 1929–1945 with numerous artist biographies born in 1935 and 1936, Medium Film Verlag Karlheinz Wendtland, Berlin, first and second edition 1987, third completely revised and expanded edition 1989, p. 4, ISBN 3-926945-08-7
- ↑ Strauss, Johann (jr.) Films in which Johann Strauss (son) appears
