The Great Waltz (1938) (movie): In 1845 Vienna, Johann Strauss II (Fernand Gravey) - 'Jonahi' to his friends - would rather write and perform waltzes than anything else, this at a time when a waltz is not considered proper society music. After he is fired from h... Discover the latest Discussions, Reviews, Quotes, Theories, Explanations and Analysis of The Great Waltz (1938) below