This is arguably Ludwig Berger’s most successful film. The ‘war’ over the best Waltz unfolds in Vienna in the first half of the 19th century. The film is dominated by Waltz music, dance and song. It was directed by Jewish film maker Ludwig Berger who was forced to flee Germany after 1933. He emigrated to Hollywood, but was unable to establish himself and returned to Europe. He subsequently worked both in France and Germany. It would make you wonder why he went back to live and work in Germany. Probable answer is that it was extremely difficult for a creative, independent and talented filmmaker (even Jewish) to succeed in shtetl, semi-literate Marxist Hollywood.