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Three Waltzes
"Les Trois Valses" traces the love story of two people over three eras. In the first waltz (music based on Johann Strauss I), Yvonne is a sensitive Parisian ballet dancer, whose romance with a dashing officer is brought to an abrupt end by his family. She goes off to Vienna to become a big star. In the second waltz, her daughter, an even bigger star, but now of Paris music halls, has a brief flirtation with the rakish man-about-town who is the son of suitor number one. She throws him over pretty quickly for a chance to shine at a Gala performance. Finally, in the third waltz, the two get together, when she is a movie star, and he is posing as an insurance salesman.
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Plot Summary
In this musical drama, a young woman, Yvette, is torn between her love for a composer and the demands of her social standing. The story unfolds through flashbacks, revealing the intertwined lives and romantic entanglements of her mother and grandmother, all set against the backdrop of Viennese society and the enchanting world of waltzes.
Critical Reception
Three Waltzes was a moderately successful musical film in its time, appreciated for its charming musical numbers and romantic storyline. While not a critical sensation, it offered a pleasant diversion with its lavish production and nostalgic depiction of a bygone era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its beautiful waltz music and nostalgic charm.
Enjoyed for its romantic themes and elegant visual presentation.
Some found the interwoven generational plot a bit convoluted.
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Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the operetta 'Tante Gitta' and features music by Johann Strauss II, among others.
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