description Blonde Venus Overview
Blonde Venus is a 1932 drama film directed by Josef von Sternberg. Starring Marlene Dietrich alongside Herbert Marshall and Cary Grant, the movie’s screenplay was adapted from a story conceived collaboratively by several individuals including Dietrich herself. The production involved editing and direction by von Sternberg, along with contributions from Jules Furthman and S. K.
Lauren.
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info Blonde Venus Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1932 |
help Blonde Venus FAQ
Why does Helen return to nightclub work in Blonde Venus?
Helen Faraday returns to the stage because her chemist husband Ned needs expensive treatment after radium poisoning. Performing as the Blonde Venus brings her to the attention of wealthy politician Nick Townsend, played by Cary Grant.
What is the famous gorilla scene in Blonde Venus?
During the "Hot Voodoo" number, Marlene Dietrich emerges from a gorilla costume before beginning her nightclub performance. The deliberately extravagant sequence is one of the film's best-known examples of Josef von Sternberg's visual style.
Why does Helen run away with her son Johnny?
After Ned returns and discovers her relationship with Nick, he seeks custody of Johnny. Helen takes the boy and moves through a series of towns while authorities try to locate them.
Is Blonde Venus a pre-Code Hollywood film?
Yes, Paramount released it in 1932, before strict enforcement of the Production Code began in 1934. Its treatment of adultery, sex, economic desperation, and maternal custody is consequently more direct than many later studio melodramas.
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