The Emperor Waltz
1948, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
Bing hits the high notes! Joan hits the love notes! You'll hit a happy note... in this king-sized muscial wonder!
A brash American gramophone salesman tries to get Emperor Franz Joseph's endorsement in turn-of-the-century Austria.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Bing CrosbyVirgil Smith
- Joan FontaineJohanna Augusta Franziska
- Roland CulverBaron Holenia
- Lucile WatsonPrincesse Bitotska
- Richard Haydnl'empereur François-Joseph
- Harold VermilyeaChamberlain
- Sig RumanDr. Zwieback
- Julia DeanArchduchess Stephanie
- Bert PrivalChauffeur
- Alma MacrorieInn Proprietress
- Roberta JonayChambermaid
- John GoldsworthyCast
Details
- Released
- 2 July 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder
- Budget
- $3.8M
- Box office
- $8M
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The Emperor Waltz: quick answers
Is The Emperor Waltz worth watching?
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How long is The Emperor Waltz?
The Emperor Waltz runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Emperor Waltz have a post-credits scene?
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The Emperor Waltz parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Emperor Waltz is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Emperor Waltz on?
The Emperor Waltz isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 July 1948. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Emperor Waltz?
If you liked The Emperor Waltz, try Strike Up the Band, For Me and My Gal, The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle.
Who directed The Emperor Waltz?
The Emperor Waltz (1948) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Bing Crosby, Joan Fontaine, Roland Culver.