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A Waltz by Strauss
A Waltz by Strauss or As Long as Strauss Waltzes are Heard (German: So lang' noch ein Walzer vom Strauß erklingt) is a 1931 German historical musical film directed by Conrad Wiene and starring Hans Junkermann, Gustav Fröhlich and Julia Serda. In the United Kingdom it was released as Johann Strauss.
The film's sets were designed by the art director Willy Schiller. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin.
Cast.
- Hans Junkermann as Johann Strauß - der Vater
Gesellschafts-Walzer
Gesellschafts-Walzer ("Association's Waltz"), opus 5, is a waltz composed by Johann Strauss I. The work had been composed during the period of Strauss’ service in Josef Lanner’s small orchestra, and premiered at one of the balls at the "Zum weissen Schwan" (The White Swan) in Rossau, Vienna, after Strauss had been appointed as music director there in the autumn of 1827.