The Emperor Waltz
1948 ‧ Musical/Comedy ‧ 1h 46m
Salesman Virgil Smith (Bing Crosby) is making his next big move in Austria, pushing the gramophone. He believes that if he can persuade Emperor Franz Joseph (Richard Haydn) to purchase the record player, he'll strike it rich as the nation follows...
Initial release: 1948
Director: Billy Wilder
Music by: Victor Young
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Box office: $4 million (U.S. and Canada rentals)
Budget: $3.8 million