Blonde Venus

(1932)Directed by Josef von Sternberg93 minDrama
What could she do but flee from love? She loved two men at once!

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.

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)
FSFrancis Saylesas Charlie Blaine (uncredited)
Glen Cavenderas Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Émile Chautardas Chautard, Cabaret Manager in France (uncredited)
Clifford Dempseyas Judge in New Orleans (uncredited)
Charles Gemoraas Helen Faraday in Gorilla Suit (uncredited)
Robert Gravesas (uncredited)
Elsa Janssenas Gossiping Tenant (uncredited)