The quarrel between the waltz king Joseph Lanner and his still unknown violinist Johann Strauss. It comes to a break. Strauss is engaged in London and has his first successes there. Thanks to the initially unfortunate intervention of Lanner's daughter, a reconciliation is finally achieved.
Renate Müller
as Kati Lanner
Willy Fritsch
as Pauker Gustl
Adolf Wohlbrück
as Johann Strauß
Paul Hörbiger
as Josef Lanner
Theo Lingen
as Sir Philipps
Rosy Barsony
as Ilonka, Tänzerin
Hanna Waag
as Königin Viktoria
Heinz von Cleve
as Prinzgemahl Albert
Trude Brionne
as Susi, Katis Freundin
Karl Stepanek
as Kellner Leopold
Hugo Flink
as Gastwirt
Hansjörg Adolfi
as Richter
