Blonde Venus(1932)
“What could she do but flee from love? She loved two men at once!”
Overview
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.
Director
Josef von Sternberg
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Marlene Dietrich
as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Herbert Marshall
as Edward 'Ned' Faraday
Cary Grant
as Nick Townsend
Dickie Moore
as Johnny Faraday
Gene Morgan
as Ben Smith
Rita La Roy
as 'Taxi Belle' Hooper
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Dan O'Connor
Sidney Toler
as Detective Wilson
Morgan Wallace
as Dr. Pierce
Al Bridge
as Bouncer (uncredited)
Marcelle Corday
as Helen's Maid in France (uncredited)
Cecil Cunningham
as Cabaret Manager in Norfolk (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1932
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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What is Blonde Venus about?▼
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.
Who directed Blonde Venus?▼
Blonde Venus was directed by Josef von Sternberg and released in 1932. It is a drama film.
How long is Blonde Venus?▼
Blonde Venus has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Blonde Venus?▼
The cast of Blonde Venus includes Marlene Dietrich as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones, Herbert Marshall as Edward 'Ned' Faraday, Cary Grant as Nick Townsend, Dickie Moore as Johnny Faraday, Gene Morgan as Ben Smith and more.
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