Wiener Mädeln

1949
1h 49m

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7.0/10

102

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Biography Drama Musical

Carl Michael Ziehrer is a young composer who tries to make his way in a Strauss devoted Vienna. When his first opportunity arrives he is encouraged by Mitzi and two of her sisters. He in tur... Read allCarl Michael Ziehrer is a young composer who tries to make his way in a Strauss devoted Vienna. When his first opportunity arrives he is encouraged by Mitzi and two of her sisters. He in turn presents them with a waltz, "Wiener Mädeln" (Viennese girls). Then he meets Klara, the e... Read allCarl Michael Ziehrer is a young composer who tries to make his way in a Strauss devoted Vienna. When his first opportunity arrives he is encouraged by Mitzi and two of her sisters. He in turn presents them with a waltz, "Wiener Mädeln" (Viennese girls). Then he meets Klara, the eldest sister, and the waltz's lyrics are born. But Klara has other interests. Colourful Au... Read all

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Trivia
Begun in 1944, not completed until 1949.

Goofs
The first newspaper article mentioned Carl Michale Ziehrer as a "former military bandleader", which would set the scene at 1893, while the next article mentioned an exchange market crash, which would refer to the crash panic of 1873 in Vienna.

Connections
Featured in Das Jahrhundert der Operette: Die Goldene Ära (1986)

Soundtracks
Wiener Madeln
Music by Carl Michael Zieher
Lyrics by Erich Meder
Sungs by Dora Komar and Peter Baxevanos

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8/10

Ziehrer, Strauss and Vienna "Schmaeh"

This film is losely based on the life of Austrian composer Carl Michael Ziehrer. Ziehrer works his way up from being a salesman in his father's hat-shop to being an internationally recognized composer and conductor. Johann Strass, on the height of fame, is Zieher's idol and arch-rival. This film was the first colour production of the WIEN FILM and was shot on location during the time of the worst air raids in 1943/44. The lavish costumes and sets are astonishing and very eye-pleasing. Willy Forst, master of musicals set in old Vienna, directs and plays the title role. He does it with charm, although he really shouldn't sing. The supporing roles are well cast, especially Hans Moser in the role of Ziehrers devoted companion. Watch out for a very young Curt Jurgens in one of his first appearances in movies. This production was one of the last big budget (Filmoperette)-musicals set in 19th century Vienna. Even all this years it is worth watching and makes a good feature for a Saturday matinee. A must for fans of romantic costume dramas.