The Dancing Years (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1950, The Dancing Years is a drama, romance and music film directed by Harold French, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The episodic story of a composer of operettas, Rudi Kleiber, in in old Viennese days, and the two women in his life; Maria Zeitler, his sweetheart, later mistress, lost love, an operetta star, and his first patron, and the mother of a son he did not know he had; and of Greta, his first love and companion in later years
Who’s in it. The Dancing Years stars Dennis Price as Rudi Kleiber, Gisèle Préville as Maria Zeiter, Patricia Dainton as Grete and Anthony Nicholls as Prince Reinaldt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Dancing Years has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dancing Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dancing Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dancing Years (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dancing Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dancing Years worth watching?
- The Dancing Years holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dancing Years?
- The Dancing Years stars Dennis Price, Gisèle Préville, Patricia Dainton, Anthony Nicholls and Grey Blake.
- When was The Dancing Years released?
- The Dancing Years was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.