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The Blue Angel

"You Too, Will Be Aroused By Her Intoxicating Beauty! "This Woman Makes a Man of Dignity a Slave to Love!""

April 1, 1930 1h 48m 7.3/10 (355 votes)

Originally released in 1930. The Blue Angel is a drama film. directed by Josef von Sternberg.

Starring Emil Jannings, Marlene Dietrich, and Kurt Gerron

Synopsis

Prim professor Immanuel Rath finds some of his students ogling racy photos of cabaret performer Lola Lola and visits a local club, The Blue Angel, in an attempt to catch them there. Seeing Lola perform, the teacher is filled with lust, eventually resigning his position at the school to marry the young woman. However, his marriage to a coquette -- whose job is to entice men -- proves to be more difficult than Rath imagined.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 1, 1930 95 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (355 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • UFA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blue Angel about?

Prim professor Immanuel Rath finds some of his students ogling racy photos of cabaret performer Lola Lola and visits a local club, The Blue Angel, in an attempt to catch them there. Seeing Lola per...

Who directed The Blue Angel?

The Blue Angel was directed by Josef von Sternberg.

How long is The Blue Angel?

The Blue Angel has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was The Blue Angel released?

The Blue Angel was released on April 1, 1930 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Blue Angel?

The main cast of The Blue Angel includes Emil Jannings, Marlene Dietrich, Kurt Gerron, Rosa Valetti, Hans Albers.

Is The Blue Angel worth watching?

The Blue Angel has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 355 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.