A Night on the Danube
A Night on the Danube

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A Night on the Danube

1935
Movie
82 min
German

After meeting up with a charming blonde and her female orchestra on a Danube river steamer, a nobleman who had aspired toward the classics turns to popular music instead.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Carl LamacGenres: Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

A wealthy young woman travels to Vienna to find a husband, but gets entangled in a series of comical misunderstandings. She accidentally trades places with a singer and finds herself in a whirlwind of mistaken identities and romantic pursuits. Throughout the night, she navigates eccentric characters and lively musical numbers, all while trying to uncover the truth behind the deceptions.

Critical Reception

The film was a lighthearted musical comedy that aimed for entertainment rather than deep artistic merit. It was generally well-received by audiences at the time for its charming performances and musical numbers, though critical reviews focused on its predictable plot and reliance on comedic tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming lead performances, particularly from Anny Ondra.

  • Appreciated for its lively musical sequences and light comedic tone.

  • Noted for a somewhat formulaic plot that relies heavily on mistaken identity.

Google audience: Audience reception at the time of release was positive, enjoying the film's escapist qualities and musical interludes. Modern audience reception is less documented, but it is generally viewed as a pleasant, albeit dated, example of 1930s musical comedy.

Fun Fact

Anny Ondra, who plays the lead, was also the wife of director Carl Lamac and a star of silent films before transitioning to talkies.

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