Iit is perhaps the purest expression of Sternberg's belief in the triumph of aesthetics over mortality.
Dishonored
Can a Woman Kill a Man With Whom She Has Known a Night of Love?
1931 · 1h 31m · Approved
Drama, Romance, War
Directed by
Josef von Sternberg
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Dishonored
Overview
The Austrian Secret Service sends its most seductive agent to spy on the Russians.
Director and cast
- Josef von Sternberg Director
- Marlene Dietrich as Magda / X27
- Victor McLaglen as Colonel Kranau
- Gustav von Seyffertitz as Austrian Secret Service Chief
- Warner Oland as Colonel von Hindau
- Lew Cody as Colonel Kovrin
- Barry Norton as Young Lieutenant - Firing Squad
- Max Barwyn as Colonel Kranau's Aide
- B.F. Blinn as Gambler with Glasses
- Allan Cavan Cast
- Davison Clark Cast
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