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The Great Waltz
The Great Waltz
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1938
1h 44m
5.9(18 votes)
Drama
Music
Romance

Overview

Composer Johann Strauss risks his marriage over his infatuation with a beautiful singer.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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