The Devil Is a Woman

(1935)Directed by Josef von Sternberg80 minComedy, Drama, Romance, History
Kiss me .. and I'll break your heart!

In the carnival in Spain in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, the exiled republican Antonio Galvan comes from Paris masquerade to enjoy the party and visit his friend Capt. Don Pasqual 'Pasqualito' Costelar. However, he flirts with the mysterious Concha Perez and they schedule to meet each other later. When Antonio meets Pasqualito, his old friend discloses his frustrated relationship with the promiscuous Concha and her greedy mother and how his life was ruined by his obsession for the beautiful demimondaine. Pasqualito makes Antonio promise that he would not see Concha. However, when Antonio meets Concha, she seduces him and the long friendship between Antonio and Pasqualito is disrupted

Marlene Dietrichas Concha Perez
Lionel Atwillas Capt. Don Pasqual 'Pasqualito' Costelar
Edward Everett Hortonas Gov. Don Paquito 'Paquitito'
Alison Skipworthas Senora Perez
Cesar Romeroas Antonio Galvan
Don Alvaradoas Morenito
Tempe Pigottas Tuerta (as Tempe Piggott)
Francisco Morenoas Alphonso (as Paco Moreno)
Max Barwynas Pablo (uncredited)
John Georgeas Street Beggar (uncredited)
EBEumenio Blancoas Minor Role (uncredited)
Eddie Bordenas Reveler with Balloon (uncredited)
Jill Dennettas Maria (uncredited)
Luisa Espinelas Gypsy Dancer (uncredited)
Lawrence Grantas Duel Conductor (uncredited)
Hank Mannas Foreman on Snowbound Train (uncredited)
Edwin Maxwellas Tobacco Plant Manager (uncredited)
Kewpie Morganas Coachman (uncredited)
Stanley Priceas Hospital Clerk (uncredited)
Donald Reedas 'Cousin' Miguelito (uncredited)
Constantine Romanoffas Man Blowing Smoke (uncredited)
HRHenry Roquemoreas Duel Informant (uncredited)
Charles Sellonas Letter Writer (uncredited)
Morgan Wallaceas Dr. Mendez (uncredited)