The Emperor Waltz

The Emperor Waltz

Infobox Film
name = The Emperor Waltz
director = Billy Wilder
producer = Charles Brackett
writer = Billy Wilder
Charles Brackett
starring = Bing Crosby
Joan Fontaine
distributor = Paramount Pictures
music = Victor Young
cinematography= George Barnes
released = July 2, 1948
runtime = 106 mins.
language = English
imdb_id = 0040317

"The Emperor Waltz" is a 1948 comedy musical film, directed by Billy Wilder, from a screenplay by Wilder and Charles Brackett. It was released by Paramount Pictures.

It starred Bing Crosby, Joan Fontaine, Roland Culver, Lucile Watson and Richard Haydn, and told the story of a travelling salesman in early 20th century Austria.

It was nominated for two Academy Awards in the category of Best Costume Design, Color, (Edith Head), and Best Music Score (Victor Young).

Wilder and Brackett were also nominated for an award from the Writers Guild of America for their screenplay.

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