Der Komödiant von Wien (1954)
With a certain degree of audacity, Girardi from Graz manages to gain a foothold at the Strampfertheater, a well-attended traditional theater in Vienna. However, his engagement as a new comedian leads to fierce competition with the theater's established star, Felix Schweighofer. Girardi's plans to entertain the audience at a high level are ultimately crowned with success, even though he is long underrated. He is hired by the Theater an der Wien, where, during rehearsals for a new operetta, he even persuades the strict Johann Strauss to compose an additional waltz for him. Girardi distills his special brand of comedy from events beyond the stage, from his own experiences. Confidently, the actor rises to become a favorite with the audience, against all odds. All of Vienna is enthusiastic about Girardi, singing his songs and applauding his shows.
Directors:
Karl Paryla, Karl Stanzl.
Writer:
Karl Paryla
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Karl Paryla as Alexander Girardi |
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Christl Mardayn as Josefine Gallmeyer |
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Angelika Hauff as Helene Odilon |
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Vilma Degischer as Katharina Schratt |
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Marianne Schönauer as Marie Geistinger |
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Alma Seidler as Girardis Mutter |
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Alfred Neugebauer as Graf Stürgheim |
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Otto Wögerer as Baron Schildkorn |
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Eduard Strauss Jr. as Johann Strauß |
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Wolfgang Heinz as Franz von Suppe |
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Oskar Wegrostek as Felix Schweighofer |
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Friedrich Neubauer as Rotter |
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Kurt Preger as Friese |
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Heinz Schulbaur as Strampfer |
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Emmerich Arleth as |
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Kurt Dichtl as |
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Richard Eybner as |
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Hugo Gottschlich as |
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Fritz Muliar as |
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Greta Zimmer as Gräfin Stürgheim |
| Crew | Toni Birkmeyer | Choreographer |
| Directing | Karl Paryla | Director |
| Camera | Willi Sohm | Camera Operator |
| Writing | Karl Paryla | Screenplay |
| Writing | Theodor Ottawa | Book |
| Writing | Karl Stanzl | Writer |
| Art | Hans Zehetner | Art Direction |
| Directing | Karl Stanzl | Director |
| Sound | Oskar Wagner | Music |
