The Devil Is a Woman
"Kiss me .. and I'll break your heart!"
Originally released in 1935. The Devil Is a Woman is a comedy/drama film. directed by Josef von Sternberg. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marlene Dietrich, Lionel Atwill, and Edward Everett Horton
Synopsis
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (70 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marlene Dietrich
as Concha Perez
Lionel Atwill
as Capt. Don Pasqual 'Pasqualito' Costelar
Edward Everett Horton
as Gov. Don Paquito 'Paquitito'
Alison Skipworth
as Senora Perez
Cesar Romero
as Antonio Galvan
Don Alvarado
as Morenito
Tempe Pigott
as Tuerta (as Tempe Piggott)
Francisco Moreno
as Alphonso (as Paco Moreno)
Max Barwyn
as Pablo (uncredited)
John George
as Street Beggar (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil Is a Woman about?
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 'Pasqu...
Who directed The Devil Is a Woman?
The Devil Is a Woman was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
How long is The Devil Is a Woman?
The Devil Is a Woman has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Devil Is a Woman released?
The Devil Is a Woman was released on May 3, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil Is a Woman?
The main cast of The Devil Is a Woman includes Marlene Dietrich, Lionel Atwill, Edward Everett Horton, Alison Skipworth, Cesar Romero.