The Red Danube

British Col. Michael "Hooky" Nicobar (Walter Pidgeon) is sent to Vienna shortly after World War II. Hooky is assigned to monitor possible "subversive activities" against the Allied nations and repatriating Soviet citizens living in the British zone of Vienna. He and his aides are billeted at a convent, led by the friendly Mother Superior (Ethel Barrymore) At this convent, Twingo is drawn to a ballerina calling herself Maria Buhlen (Janet Leigh) He falls for her instantly and tries to meet her, but she is reluctant to, until they are officially