The Great Waltz

The life of 19th-century Austrian composer Johan Strauss is chronicled in this lavish biography. The film follows "The Waltz King's" rise from orchestra leader to world-renowned musician, and explores his tumultuous romantic relationships with a banker's daughter and an opera singer. Fernand Gravet, Luise Rainer, and Miliza Korjus star in this beautifully photographed, music-filled effort. 104 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English DTS HD mono Master Audio; Subtitles: English (SDH).