Schubert's Serenade (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, Schubert's Serenade is a drama film directed by Jean Boyer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Serenade represented the return to the screen of international favorite Lillian Harvey after an absence of two years. Based loosely on the life of composer Franz Schubert, the film casts Bernard Lancret as Schubert, Harvey as his dancer sweetheart, and Louis Jouvet as a possessive Baron who has his own designs on our heroine.
Who’s in it. Schubert's Serenade stars Lilian Harvey as Margaret Brenton, Louis Jouvet as Le baron Hartmann, Bernard Lancret as Franz Schubert and Félix Oudart as Schwindt, le directeur, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Schubert's Serenade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Schubert's Serenade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Schubert's Serenade (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Schubert's Serenade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Schubert's Serenade?
- Schubert's Serenade stars Lilian Harvey, Louis Jouvet, Bernard Lancret, Félix Oudart and Roger Bourdin.
- When was Schubert's Serenade released?
- Schubert's Serenade was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.