Curious, lavish film adaptation of the operetta by Johan Strauß, with only core of music and songs retained and story expanded. Well written and directed it strangely enough lacks the required sensuality, despite hard-trying cast and an occasional bare breast.

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The plot from the famous Johann Strauss operetta adapted as a comedy film with most of the songs left out.

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