Blue Angel, The
Blue Angel, The
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Josef von Sternberg's classic adaptation of Heinrich Mann''s novel about a repressed school teacher (Emil Jannings) who is seduced and destroyed by his demonic obsession for nightclub singer Lola Lola (Marlene Dietrich). "The film echoes the cynicism and hopelessness of the times. As a result, the story is extremely caustic and unforgiving: the desperate voice of a country in turmoil" (Strictly Film School). In German with English subtitles. Josef von Sternberg---Germany---1930---106 mins.

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  | James#58

I enjoyed watching this film and marveling at the transition from silent film to talkies. There is so much evidence of the former that this film really feels like a hybrid. Dietrich is great. Jannings is also excellent as the once proud professor. The scene depicting his "breaking" and humiliation is still chilling and effective.

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  | john#85

comlex for its vintage. male lead wonderful. Dietrich a bit more zaftig than I imagined she'd be. Good to hear "Falling in Love Again," again. The famous scene was effective.

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