The Congress Dances (1931)

Name: The Congress Dances
Genre: History, Comedy
Released: 1931
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, Otto Wallburg, Conrad Veidt, Carl-Heinz Schroth

1h 34m Germany

History Comedy

Plot

In the vibrant backdrop of 1815 Vienna, Christel, a charming glove saleswoman, finds herself enamored with the Russian Czar, Alexander. Meanwhile, Austrian Prince Metternich devises a clever strategy to distract the Czar from the crucial negotiations unfolding at the Congress. As romantic entanglements intertwine with political intrigue, Metternich hopes that these delightful diversions will prevent Alexander from engaging in the tense discussions that could shape Europe's future. The interplay of love and diplomacy creates a captivating narrative filled with humor and charm.

Cast

Lilian Harvey Willy Fritsch Otto Wallburg Conrad Veidt Carl-Heinz Schroth Lil Dagover Alfred Abel Adele Sandrock Paul Hörbiger Eugen Rex Alfred Gerasch Margarete Kupfer Julius Falkenstein Max Gülstorff Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur