A cabaret singer and a Legionnaire fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the results of his womanizing and the appearance of a rich man who wants her for himself.
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- Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 3 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
| Gary Cooper | ... |
Légionnaire Tom Brown
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| Marlene Dietrich | ... |
Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
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| Adolphe Menjou | ... |
Monsieur La Bessiere
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Ullrich Haupt | ... |
Adjutant Caesar
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| Eve Southern | ... |
Madame Caesar
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| Francis McDonald | ... |
A Sergeant
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| Paul Porcasi | ... |
Lo Tinto
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Louise Ali | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Fay Allen | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Allegretti Anderson | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Daisy Boone | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Emile Chautard | ... |
French General (uncredited)
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| Juliette Compton | ... |
Anna Dolores (uncredited)
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| Albert Conti | ... |
Col. Quinnovieres (uncredited)
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Hazel Cox | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Edith Crain | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Thomas A. Curran | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Lucille Forby | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Anita Grant | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Theresa Harris | ... |
Camp Follower (uncredited)
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Rosalie Lincoln | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Teresa Maize | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Catherine Peace | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Maude Price | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Lillian Savin | ... |
Moroccan Tart (uncredited)
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| Harry Schultz | ... |
German Sergeant (uncredited)
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| Philip Sleeman | ... |
Cafe Customer (uncredited)
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Frances Turham | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Michael Visaroff | ... |
Colonel Alexandre Barratière (uncredited)
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Flora Washington | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Lois West | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Josef von Sternberg | ... | (as Josef Von Sternberg) |
Written by
| Jules Furthman | ... | (adapted by) |
| Benno Vigny | ... | (from the play "Amy Jolly" by) |
Produced by
| Hector Turnbull | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Karl Hajos | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Lee Garmes | ... | (photographed by) |
| Lucien Ballard | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| Sam Winston | ... | (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Elizabeth McGreary | ... | unit production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Henry Hathaway | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Harry D. Mills | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lucien Ballard | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Homer Plannette | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Travis Banton | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1930) (United States) (theatrical) (as A Paramount Picture)
- Paramount Film Service (1930) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Paramount British Pictures (1930) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Paramount Film Service (1931) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Film AB Paramount (1931) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Française des Films Paramount (1931) (France) (theatrical)
- MCA/Universal Pictures (1958) (United States) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1989) (France) (tv) (French subtitles)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2006) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2006) (Canada) (DVD) (5 film collection)
- Universal Pictures (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Indies Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD) (Marlene Dietrich Collection)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2011) (United States) (DVD) (Universal Vault Series)
- The Criterion Collection (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Powerhouse Films (2019) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (as Indicator) (limited edition 6 disc box set)
- Elephant Films (2020) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2021) (Australia) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2022) (World-wide) (tv) (streaming)
- Ciné+ (2023) (France) (tv)
- Films Paramount (1931) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures Japan (1931) (Japan) (theatrical)
- IVC (2001) (Japan) (DVD)
- NHK BS Premium (2011) (Japan) (tv)
- NHK Kyôiku (1978) (Japan) (tv)
- NHK-BS2 (1991) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America (acknowledgement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The Foreign Legion marches in to Mogador with booze and women in mind just as singer Amy Jolly arrives from Paris to work at Lo Tinto's cabaret. That night, insouciant legionnaire Tom Brown catches her inimitably seductive, tuxedo-clad act. Both bruised by their past lives, the two edge cautiously into a no-strings relationship while being pursued by others. But Tom must leave on a perilous mission: is it too late for them?
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| Taglines | Dedicated to the Legion of Women Who, Without Uniforms, Flags or Glory, Follow Their Men Into Danger and Death! (Print Ad- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, ((Pittsburgh, Penna.)) 5 December 1930) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Features legendary actress Marlene Dietrich's only Oscar nominated performance. See more » |
| Goofs | The ship's officer refers to Amy Jolly as a 'vaudeville actress'. This is an American term, unlikely to be used by European sailor. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Hollywood: The Great Stars (1963). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Quand l'Amour Meurt See more » |
| Quotes |
Amy Jolly:
Every time a man has helped me, there has been a price. What's yours? La Bessiere: My price? A smile. Amy Jolly: I haven't got much more. See more » |