Blonde Venus
“What could she do but flee from love? She loved two men at once!”
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.
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Blonde Venus (1932) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-22
Top Cast
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Marlene Dietrich
Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Herbert Marshall
Edward 'Ned' Faraday
Cary Grant
Nick Townsend
Dickie Moore
Johnny Faraday
Gene Morgan
Ben Smith
Rita La Roy
'Taxi Belle' Hooper
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Dan O'Connor
Sidney Toler
Detective Wilson
Morgan Wallace
Dr. Pierce
Al Bridge
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)
Dennis O'Keefe
(uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
(uncredited)
Francis Sayles
Charlie Blaine (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- S.K. Lauren, Jules Furthman, Josef von Sternberg
- Original Score
- Paul Marquardt, W. Franke Harling, John Leipold, Oscar Potoker
- Original Title
- Blonde Venus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
S.K. Lauren, Jules Furthman, Josef von Sternberg
Paul Marquardt, W. Franke Harling, John Leipold, Oscar Potoker
Bert Glennon
Josef von Sternberg
Josef von Sternberg
Department Leadership Roster
Josef von Sternberg
Director
S.K. Lauren
Writer
Jules Furthman
Writer
Josef von Sternberg
Writer
Charles Gemora
Costume Design
Josef von Sternberg
Producer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Paul Marquardt
Original Music Composer
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Josef von Sternberg
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Oscar Potoker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blonde Venus
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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 politician.
Who directed Blonde Venus?
Blonde Venus was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in Blonde Venus?
The principal cast of Blonde Venus includes Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall, Cary Grant, Dickie Moore, Gene Morgan.
When was Blonde Venus released and how long is it?
Blonde Venus was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Blonde Venus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blonde Venus was composed by Paul Marquardt, W. Franke Harling, John Leipold, Oscar Potoker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blonde Venus?
Blonde Venus holds official age classifications: FR: TP.