Der Komödiant von Wien

Overview

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.

Cast

Karl Paryla

Alexander Girardi

Christl Mardayn

Josefine Gallmeyer

Angelika Hauff

Helene Odilon

Vilma Degischer

Katharina Schratt

Marianne Schönauer

Marie Geistinger

Alma Seidler

Girardis Mutter

Alfred Neugebauer

Graf Stürgheim

N/A

Otto Wögerer

Baron Schildkorn

N/A

Eduard Strauss Jr.

Johann Strauß

Wolfgang Heinz

Franz von Suppe

N/A

Oskar Wegrostek

Felix Schweighofer

N/A

Friedrich Neubauer

Rotter