Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The Emperor Waltz

After a blistering noir and a searing portrait of alcoholism, Billy Wilder’s next film was . . . a Technicolor musical comedy starring Bing Crosby! Why did he make “The Emperor Waltz”? We’re just as puzzled as you are. We're upping our Patreon in a major way for Season 2, so be sure to join today! Patreon.com/TheFilmographersPodcast Social media Instagram @thefilmographers Bluesky @thefilmographers.bsky.social Letterboxd @filmographers YouTube @TheFilmographersPodcast Website https://filmographerspodcast.com/ Credits Keir Graff & Michael Moreci, hosts Kevin Lau, producer Gompson, theme music Cosmo Graff, graphic design 3:18 – “This time we’re just having fun” 7:45 – Amorous dogs & film censors 12:06 – Cast & crew 16:50 – Production 22:59 – Plot summary 29:39 – Mike reacts 33:48 – Keir reacts 37:49 – Echoes of Nazi Germany 41:27 – Release & reception 51:28 – Filmographers Five: Dog Movies That Aren’t Tearjerkers 52:01 – #5: Isle of Dogs, dir. by Wes Anderson (2018) 52:28 – #4: Frankenweenie, dir. by Tim Burton (2012) 52:56 – #3: As Good as It Gets, dir. by James L. Brooks (1997) 53:24 – #2: Best in Show, dir. by Christopher Guest (2000) 53:55 – #1: Babe, dir. by Chris Noonan (1995)