Blonde Venus
"What could she do but flee from love? She loved two men at once!"
Originally released in 1932. Blonde Venus is a drama film. directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Starring Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall, and Cary Grant
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (142 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 poli...
Who directed Blonde Venus?
Blonde Venus was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
How long is Blonde Venus?
Blonde Venus has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Blonde Venus released?
Blonde Venus was released on September 23, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blonde Venus?
The main cast of Blonde Venus includes Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall, Cary Grant, Dickie Moore, Gene Morgan.
Is Blonde Venus worth watching?
Blonde Venus has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 142 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.