Morocco (1930) Director: Josef von Sternberg Morocco is a classic film - the first of six collaborations between von Sternberg and Marlene Dietrich in Hollywood (1930-1935) not including the German The Blue Angel which was also released in 1930 but didn't appear in American theaters until 1931. Morocco also starred Gary "The Tall Glass of Water" Cooper. It was Dietrich's … Continue reading Morocco
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The Blue Angel
Der Blaue Engel (The Blue Angel) (1930) Director: Josef von Sternberg Starring Emil Jannings (The Last Command, The Last Laugh) and Marlene Dietrich, The Blue Angel is a German film that tells the tragic story of the downfall of a Weimar high school professor. At the time, Jannings was hailed as the world's finest actor. In the … Continue reading The Blue Angel
The Last Command
The Last Command (1925) Director: Josef von Sternberg ★★★★☆ Josef von Sternberg's powerful film is notable for its star, Emil Jannings, who won the very first Academy Award for Best Actor - and deservedly so - for his unique performance. Additionally, William Powell was a star in the film (it is unusual to see him … Continue reading The Last Command
Shanghai Express
Shanghai Express (1932) Director: Josef von Sternberg "You're in China now, sir, where time and life have no value." ★★★★★ In Shanghai Express, Marlene Dietrich delivers a highly memorable and seductive performance (her fourth of seven films with Josef von Sternberg). She struts about from to scene to scene in expensive furs surrounded by gorgeous … Continue reading Shanghai Express
