Blonde Venus
Seen it?1932 | 93 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1932: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Josef von Sternberg
- Marlene DietrichHelen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
- Herbert MarshallEdward 'Ned' Faraday
- Cary GrantNick Townsend
- Dickie MooreJohnny Faraday
- Gene MorganBen Smith
- Rita La Roy'Taxi Belle' Hooper
- Robert Emmett O'ConnorDan O'Connor
- Sidney TolerDetective Wilson
- Morgan WallaceDr. Pierce
- Al BridgeBouncer (uncredited)