Still from Blonde Venus — Blonde Venus (1932) — Josef von SternbergPhotographed by Bert Glennon

Josef von Sternberg

Blonde Venus

Name: Blonde Venus
Genre: Drama
Released: 1932
Duration: 93 min

United States / English / 1932 / 1h 33m

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Drama

Criterion Collection: Spine №934
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Synopsis

In an effort to be able to afford expensive treatment for her gravely ill American husband, a retired German entertainer returns to the cabaret as Blonde Venus and catches the eye of a wealthy politician.

Part of Box Set

Dietrich & von Sternberg in Hollywood

#930 Criterion Collection

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJosef von Sternberg

WriterJules Furthman, S.K. Lauren, Josef von Sternberg

CinematographerBert Glennon

ComposerW. Franke Harling, John Leipold, Paul Marquardt, Oscar Potoker

EditorJosef von Sternberg

ProducerJosef von Sternberg

Cast

Marlene Dietrichas Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones

Herbert Marshallas Edward 'Ned' Faraday

Cary Grantas Nick Townsend

Dickie Mooreas Johnny Faraday

Gene Morganas Ben Smith

Rita La Royas 'Taxi Belle' Hooper

Robert Emmett O'Connoras Dan O'Connor

Sidney Toleras Detective Wilson

Morgan Wallaceas Dr. Pierce

Al Bridgeas Bouncer (uncredited)

Marcelle Cordayas Helen's Maid in France (uncredited)

Cecil Cunninghamas Cabaret Manager in Norfolk (uncredited)

Sterling Hollowayas Joe, Hiker (uncredited)

Hattie McDanielas Cora, Helen's Maid in New Orleans (uncredited)

Dennis O'Keefeas (uncredited)

Dewey Robinsonas Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas (uncredited)

Francis Saylesas Charlie Blaine (uncredited)

Glen Cavenderas Ship's Officer (uncredited)

Émile Chautardas Chautard, Cabaret Manager in France (uncredited)

Blonde Venus

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