In Ludwig Berger's "; Walzerkrieg”;, Walbrook once again played the role of Waltz composer John Strauss in this film directed by Emile Edwin Reiner. Although this movie begins with a brief modern sequence, the main part is a portrayal of the love for the Austrian world in the mid-19th century. This is not a plot driven movie, but it shows us an important moment in Strauss's career: his creation of a new form of waltz initially disrupted the audience; His relationship with the girl Millie (played by Matt Harrell) resulted in him leaving his wife and family for Millie; Finally, his jealousy towards his son overshadowed his own success.