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The Merry Wives of Vienna

1931Movie1 h 25 min

Comedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A hopeful comedy movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A dance teacher helps his ten well-bred student sisters when they leave home as a protest against their father's intended wedding. They form a café group called Die lustigen Weiber aus Wien (The merry Viennese girls).

Feels like

  • Viennese Musical
  • Comedy
  • Family-Friendly
  • Historical Setting
  • Cafe Society
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Charming
  • Romantic

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Géza von Bolváry
Written by
Walter Reisch, Samuel Lerner
Music by
Robert Stolz

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 6, 1931 · 1 h 25 min · Comedy

Released
March 6, 1931
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Merry Wives of Vienna worth watching?"

Questions about The Merry Wives of Vienna

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Merry Wives of Vienna worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7).

Is The Merry Wives of Vienna okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Merry Wives of Vienna make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Merry Wives of Vienna?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Merry Wives of Vienna in English?

German

No, it was made in German.