The Blue Angel (1930)

You Too, Will Be Aroused By Her Intoxicating Beauty! "This Woman Makes a Man of Dignity a Slave to Love!"

The Blue Angel (1930) poster

Prim professor Immanuel Rath finds some of his students ogling racy photos of cabaret performer Lola Lola and visits a local club, The Blue Angel, in an attempt to catch them there. Seeing Lola perform, the teacher is filled with lust, eventually resigning his position at the school to marry the young woman. However, his marriage to a coquette -- whose job is to entice men -- proves to be more difficult than Rath imagined.

Director: Josef von Sternberg
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 1.8/5 (4 ratings)

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Friedrich Hollaender
Cinematography: Günther Rittau, Hans Schneeberger
Editing: Sam Winston, Walter Klee
Production: UFA
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

based on novel or book, sexual obsession, professor, femme fatale, unrequited love, descent into madness, downfall, black and white, traveling circus, seductress, pre-code, cuckold, expressionism, cabaret performer, downward spiral

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blue Angel about?
Prim professor Immanuel Rath finds some of his students ogling racy photos of cabaret performer Lola Lola and visits a local club, The Blue Angel, in an attempt to catch them there. Seeing Lola perform, the teacher is filled with lust, eventually resigning his position at the school to marry the young woman. However, his marriage to a coquette -- whose job is to entice men -- proves to be more difficult than Rath imagined.
Who directed The Blue Angel?
The Blue Angel was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in The Blue Angel?
The Blue Angel stars Emil Jannings, Marlene Dietrich, Kurt Gerron, Rosa Valetti, Hans Albers, Reinhold Bernt.
How long is The Blue Angel?
The Blue Angel has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Blue Angel?
The Blue Angel is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Blue Angel?
The Blue Angel has a Filmori rating of 1.8/5 based on 4 ratings.
Where was The Blue Angel produced?
The Blue Angel was produced in Germany.