I Was an Adventuress
Originally released in 1940. I Was an Adventuress is a drama/crime film. directed by Gregory Ratoff. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vera Zorina, Richard Greene, and Erich von Stroheim
Synopsis
Posing as the fabulously glamorous Countess Tanya Vronsky, a poor young ballet dancer and her two accomplices are really a team of skilled con artists! They mingle with Europe's high society, always looking for the next wealthy victim to fleece with their fake jewellery scam... Then Tanya meets the dashing young Paul Vernay. At first she wants to rob him. Then she decides she wants to marry him and to leave her criminal past behind her. Her accomplices agree but only if she'll join them in one last, big swindle...
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vera Zorina
as Countess Tanya Vronsky
Richard Greene
as Paul Vernay
Erich von Stroheim
as Andre Desormeaux
Peter Lorre
as Polo
Sig Ruman
as Herr Protz
Fritz Feld
as Henri Gautier
Cora Witherspoon
as Aunt Cecile
Anthony Kemble-Cooper
as Cousin Emil
Paul Porcasi
as Fisherman
Inez Palange
as Fisherman's Wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Was an Adventuress about?
Posing as the fabulously glamorous Countess Tanya Vronsky, a poor young ballet dancer and her two accomplices are really a team of skilled con artists! They mingle with Europe's high society, alway...
Who directed I Was an Adventuress?
I Was an Adventuress was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
How long is I Was an Adventuress?
I Was an Adventuress has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was I Was an Adventuress released?
I Was an Adventuress was released on May 10, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Was an Adventuress?
The main cast of I Was an Adventuress includes Vera Zorina, Richard Greene, Erich von Stroheim, Peter Lorre, Sig Ruman.