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Blonde Venus

1932·93 min

Blonde Venus

Directed by Josef von Sternberg

Drama

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.

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Marlene Dietrich

Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones

Herbert Marshall

Edward 'Ned' Faraday

Nick Townsend

Johnny Faraday

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Josef von Sternberg

Writer

Josef von Sternberg

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Director of Photography

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W. Franke Harling

Original Music Composer

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Original Music Composer

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Gene Morgan

Ben Smith

'Taxi Belle' Hooper

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Dan O'Connor

Detective Wilson

Dr. Pierce

Bouncer (uncredited)

Marcelle Corday

Helen's Maid in France (uncredited)

Cecil Cunningham

Cabaret Manager in Norfolk (uncredited)

Sterling Holloway

Joe, Hiker (uncredited)

Hattie McDaniel

Cora, Helen's Maid in New Orleans (uncredited)

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Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

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Charlie Blaine (uncredited)

Ship's Officer (uncredited)

Émile Chautard

Chautard, Cabaret Manager in France (uncredited)

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What is Blonde Venus about?

Blonde Venus (1932) is 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 politician.

Who directed Blonde Venus?

Josef von Sternberg directed Blonde Venus (1932).

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