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Dishonored (1931) | Criteria

Still from Dishonored — Dishonored (1931) — Josef von SternbergPhotographed by Lee Garmes

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Josef von Sternberg

Dishonored

United States / English / 1931 / 1h 31m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Romance War

Criterion Collection: Spine №932
Letterboxd: 3.84/5·7.8K ratings·2K reviewson Letterboxd
Connections: View Connections

Synopsis

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

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November 2023
Position 20
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Pre-Code Divas
Position 5
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February 2021
Position 23
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Marlene Dietrich & Josef Von Sternberg
Position 3

Part of Box Set

Dietrich & von Sternberg in Hollywood

#930 Criterion Collection

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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

Warner Olandas 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

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