Masquerade in Vienna

5.7 (10 votes)• 1934• 90m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

A risque drawing is published and threatens to compromise the model, a doctor's wife. Artist Heideneck protects her and invents a name. But the name exists, and this respectable lady is drawn into the artist's shady affairs.

Production Details

Languages: German

Director: Willi Forst

Starring Cast: Paula Wessely, Anton Walbrook, Peter Petersen, Walter Janssen, Olga Tschechowa, Hilde von Stolz

Cast

Paula Wessely

Leopoldine Dur

Anton Walbrook

Heideneck

Peter Petersen

Carl Ludwig Harrandt

Walter Janssen

Paul Harrandt

Olga Tschechowa

Anita Keller

Hilde von Stolz

Gerda

Julia Serda

Hans Moser

Zacharias

Fritz Imhoff

Poldi Dur

Grete Natzler

Liesl Handl

(uncredited)

Josephine Rudiger

Krankenschwester (uncredited)

Enrico Caruso

Self (archive sound) (voice)

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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