Shown: January 7, 2012 at 6pm
Director : Josef von Sternberg
Country : Germany
Release Date : 1930
Duration : 99 mins
Language : German and English
Subtitles : Yes
When the strength of a man’s spirit cannot keep him from succumbing to the weakness of his flesh, tragedy ensues, as can be seen in Joseph Von Sternberg’s powerful classic tale of lust and moral corruption that chronicles the downfall of upright and tough schoolmaster Immanuel Rath (Emil Jannings). He meets his demise at the icy hands of seductive gold-digging cabaret singer Lola Frohlich (Marlene Dietrich in the performance that made her an international star).
“The first film collaboration between Josef von Sternberg and Marlene Dietrich, this reeks with decay and sexuality.” (Don Druker – Chicago Reader)