{"product_id":"the-great-waltz-1972-original-cinema-brochure-horst-buchholz-rossano-brazzi-mary-costa-johann-strauss","title":"The Great Waltz (1972) Original Cinema Brochure – Horst Buchholz, Rossano Brazzi, Mary Costa, Johann Strauss","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original souvenir cinema brochure for \u003cstrong\u003eThe Great Waltz\u003c\/strong\u003e (1972), directed and produced by \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew L. Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, screenplay by Andrew L. Stone. An MGM musical telling the story of \u003cstrong\u003eJohann Strauss Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Waltz King of Vienna — filmed entirely on location. Music of Johann Strauss Jr., Johann Strauss Sr., and Jacques Offenbach; lyrics and musical adaptations by \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Craig Wright and George Forrest\u003c\/strong\u003e; Musical Director \u003cstrong\u003eRoland Shaw\u003c\/strong\u003e; narration sung by \u003cstrong\u003eKenneth McKellar\u003c\/strong\u003e; choir: The Mike Sammes Singers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cover features a magnificent illustrated artwork composition: a grand Viennese ballroom scene contained within a pearl-bordered circular vignette, dominated by a sweeping crystal chandelier and dozens of waltzing couples in full evening dress, with an alpine village and mountains visible above. In the foreground Johann Strauss Jr. in tailcoat holds his violin and is about to kiss his leading lady. The title \u003cem\u003eThe Great Waltz\u003c\/em\u003e appears in bold red cursive lettering at lower left. An exceptionally attractive piece of 1970s film graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior cast pages profile three of the supporting principals: \u003cstrong\u003eRossano Brazzi\u003c\/strong\u003e as Baron Monte Tedesco — a truly international film favourite whose many films include \u003cem\u003eSouth Pacific\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSummertime\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThree Coins in the Fountain\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEast of Java\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eKrakatoa, East of Java\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003eYvonne Mitchell\u003c\/strong\u003e as Anna Strauss — British actress and playwright, winner of the Television National Award for \u003cem\u003eThe Divided Heart\u003c\/em\u003e and the Berlin Festival Award for \u003cem\u003eWoman in a Dressing Gown\u003c\/em\u003e, with further credits including \u003cem\u003eWuthering Heights\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Barnacle Bill\u003c\/em\u003e, and extended West End stage work; \u003cstrong\u003eNigel Patrick\u003c\/strong\u003e as Johann Strauss Sr. — actor-director whose films include \u003cem\u003eThe Sea Shall Not Have Them\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLeague of Gentlemen\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Informers\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Executioner\u003c\/em\u003e, which he also directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA profile of producer-director \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew L. Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e notes that he wears the triple crown of producer, director, and writer, pioneered the use of actual locations for film-making, and began his career with musicals including \u003cem\u003eThe Great Victor Herbert\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStormy Weather\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Bachelor’s Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e, before moving to acclaimed thrillers including \u003cem\u003eThe Steel Trap\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Password is Courage\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Secret of My Success\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eThe Great Waltz\u003c\/em\u003e was his most recent film at time of publication and the first major musical made entirely on location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spectacular double-page spread of full colour production photography shows the grand ballroom waltz sequence — a blur of blue and white gowns, couples spinning beneath glittering chandeliers in a recreation of imperial Vienna. Additional stills show Johann playing violin from atop a horse-drawn carriage through the streets of Vienna, and conducting his orchestra. A full story synopsis and complete cast and production credits complete the brochure, including the note that the original soundtrack is available on \u003cstrong\u003eMGM Records MGM 2315130\u003c\/strong\u003e. The brochure was designed by Al Rockall and printed and published by Sackville Sheets, 8 Welbeck Way, London W1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horst Buchholz as Johann Strauss Jr., Mary Costa as Jetty Treffz, Rossano Brazzi as Baron Monte Tedesco, Nigel Patrick as Johann Strauss Sr., Yvonne Mitchell as Anna Strauss, James Faulkner, Vicki Woolf, Susan Robinson, George Howe, Lauri Lupino Lane, and Prince Johannes Schonburg-Hartenstein as Emperor Franz Josef.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear consistent with age, may show light creasing or minor marks. 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