Fanny Elssler

Name: Fanny Elssler
Director: Paul Martin
Genre: Drama, History, Music, Romance
Released: 1937-11-04
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Lilian Harvey, Willy Birgel, Rolf Moebius, Paul Hoffmann, Liselotte Schaak

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1937 · 80 min · Drama · History · Music · Romance · TMDB 7.5/10

Overview

Prince Klemens von Metternich orders Friedrich Gentz, one of his aides, to keep the Duke of Reichstadt---Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles---son of Napoleon and heir to the French throne, from thinking about French politics. Gentz enlists the help of ballerina Fanny Elsser, all the rage in several European capitals, to keep the Duke distracted.

Directed by Paul Martin

Cast

Lilian Harvey — Fanny Elßler
Willy Birgel — Hofrat Friedrich Gentz
Rolf Moebius — Duke of Reichstadt
Paul Hoffmann — Metternich
Liselotte Schaak — Therese Elssler - Fannys Schwester