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Dishonored

United States • English • 1931 • 1h 31m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Josef von Sternberg

Drama Romance War

#932Criterion Collection 3.84/5·7.8K ratings·2K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

The Austrian Secret Service sends its most seductive agent to spy on the Russians.

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Pre-Code Divas
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Marlene Dietrich & Josef Von Sternberg
Position 3

Part of Box Set

Credits

Crew

DirectorJosef von Sternberg

WriterDaniel Nathan Rubin, Josef von Sternberg

CinematographerLee Garmes

ComposerJosef von Sternberg, Karl Hajos, Herman Hand

EditorJosef von Sternberg

Cast

Marlene Dietrichas Magda / X27

Victor McLaglenas Colonel Kranau

Gustav von Seyffertitzas Austrian Secret Service Chief

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Articles

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Dishonored (1931) | Criteria

Dietrich & von Sternberg in Hollywood

#930 Criterion Collection

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as Colonel von Hindau

Lew Codyas Colonel Kovrin

Barry Nortonas Young Lieutenant - Firing Squad

Max Barwynas Colonel Kranau's Aide

B.F. Blinnas Gambler with Glasses

Alexis Davidoff

William B. Davidson

Geraldine Dvorak

Adolph Faylauer

Joseph W. Girard

Mistress of CeremoniesImogen Sara Smith — Jun 18, 2018