Oh... Rosalinda!!
Oh... Rosalinda!!

Oh... Rosalinda!!

1955
Movie
104 min
English

Pseudonym Dr. Falke follows his wife through disguises and deceptions in postwar Vienna.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Michael PowellGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy landowner attempts to discover which of his three mistresses is the most faithful by sending them on a treasure hunt. During their quest, the mistresses encounter various characters and comedic situations, all set to a backdrop of operetta music. The film is a playful adaptation of Johann Strauss II's operetta Die Fledermaus, re-imagined with a contemporary (for its time) British sensibility.

Critical Reception

Oh... Rosalinda!! received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its vibrant musical numbers and playful spirit, others found its comedic elements dated and its adaptation of the operetta somewhat uneven. It did not achieve widespread critical acclaim but has developed a cult following among fans of Powell and Pressburger's work.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its musicality and vibrant Technicolor presentation.
  • Criticized for a plot that felt a bit thin and sometimes forced.
  • Seen as a charming, albeit slightly peculiar, adaptation of a classic operetta.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented or tracked on Google.

Fun Fact

The film was one of Michael Powell's attempts to establish himself as an independent producer after his partnership with Emeric Pressburger dissolved. It also notably features a rare on-screen appearance by Powell's then-wife, Thelma Schoonmaker, in a small uncredited role.

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Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger have shifted this lively and engaging Strauss operetta to the scenario of post WWII Vienna and that allows for some pretty potent language from the top of his game Anton Walbrook's "Dr. Falke" deliverin...