The Blue Danube_
Marguerite, the beauty of an Austrian village, loves the poverty-stricken Baron Erich von Statzen, although her mother is opposed to the affair, having been made suspicious by the hunchback Ludwig, who is smitten by Marguerite's charms and insanely jealous of Statzen. Statzen's uncle would have him marry Helena Boursch, the local brewer's daughter, to save his dwindling estate. Ordered to the front when war is declared, Statzen is forced to leave without saying goodby to Marguerite.
Starring
Leatrice Joy, Joseph Schildkraut, Nils Asther
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Blue Danube was released 98 years ago in 1928.
Overview
Marguerite, the beauty of an Austrian village, loves the poverty-stricken Baron Erich von Statzen, although her mother is opposed to the affair, having been ...
The Blue Danube is a Romance film with a runtime of 1h 10m.
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What is The Blue Danube about?
Marguerite, the beauty of an Austrian village, loves the poverty-stricken Baron Erich von Statzen, although her mother is opposed to the affair, having been made suspicious by the hunchback Ludwig, who is smitten by Marguerite's charms and insanely jealous of Statzen. Statzen's uncle would have him marry Helena Boursch, the local brewer's daughter, to save his dwindling estate. Ordered to the front when war is declared, Statzen is forced to leave without saying goodby to Marguerite.
How long is The Blue Danube?
The Blue Danube has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in The Blue Danube?
The cast of The Blue Danube includes Leatrice Joy, Joseph Schildkraut, Nils Asther, Seena Owen, Albert Gran.
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Romance