Rotten
A disappointer. Much of the blame is to be laid at director Josef von Sternberg's doorstep.
Variety Staff, Variety
Blonde Venus
What could she do but flee from love? She loved two men at once!
1932 · 1h 33m · Passed
Drama
Directed by
Josef von Sternberg
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Blonde Venus
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Josef von Sternberg Director
- Marlene Dietrich as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
- Herbert Marshall as Edward 'Ned' Faraday
- Cary Grant as Nick Townsend
- Dickie Moore as Johnny Faraday
- Gene Morgan as Ben Smith
- Rita La Roy as 'Taxi Belle' Hooper
- Robert Emmett O'Connor as Dan O'Connor
- Sidney Toler as Detective Wilson
- Morgan Wallace as Dr. Pierce
- Clarence Muse as Charlie, the Bartender (unconfirmed)
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
65%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The film is certainly a mess at one level, with damaging fluctuations in tone and pace, and some ropey supporting performances, but it remains enough of a visual triumph to earn its place in the series of Dietrich movies.
Tony Rayns, Time Out
Rotten
A muddled, unimaginative and generally hapless piece of work, relieved somewhat by the talent and charm of the German actress and Herbert Marshall's valiant work in a thankless role.
Mordaunt Hall, New York Times
Rotten
Even Josef von Sternberg had his off days.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
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