Operette
1940, German. Directed by Willi Forst.
A musician is offered a job in Vienna as stage director, but his disagreements with the aristocratic opera manager end in abrupt firing in spite of a mutual attraction. He's quickly engaged by another theatre and becomes famous for his lavish stage productions and fine acting, which begins their golden age with Suppé and Strauss.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Cast & crew
- Willi ForstDirector
- Willi ForstFranz Jauner
- Maria HolstMarie Geistinger
- Dora KomarEmmi Krall, Jauners Ehefrau
- Paul HörbigerAlexander Girardi
- Leo SlezakFranz von Suppé
- Curd JürgensKarl Millöcker
- Gustav WaldauFerdinand
- Edmund SchellhammerJohann Strauß
- Siegfried BreuerFürst Hohenburg
- Theodor DaneggerTundler
- Trude MarlenAntonie Link
- Viktor HeimHans Makart
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1940
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Willi Forst, Axel Eggebrecht
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What Operette is based on
Operette is adapted from a real person.
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Operette runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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Which OTT platform is Operette on?
Operette isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 December 1940. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Operette?
If you liked Operette, try Amadeus, TÁR, Maria.
Who directed Operette?
Operette (1940) was directed by Willi Forst and stars Willi Forst, Maria Holst, Dora Komar.
What is Operette based on?
Operette is adapted from a real person.