Blonde Venus (1932)

6.8/10 • 93 min • Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Marlene Dietrich

Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones

Herbert Marshall

Edward 'Ned' Faraday

Cary Grant

Nick Townsend

Dickie Moore

Johnny Faraday

Gene Morgan

Ben Smith

Rita La Roy

'Taxi Belle' Hooper

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Dan O'Connor

Sidney Toler

Detective Wilson

Morgan Wallace

Dr. Pierce

Al Bridge

Bouncer (uncredited)

Marcelle Corday

Helen's Maid in France (uncredited)

Cecil Cunningham

Cabaret Manager in Norfolk (uncredited)

Sterling Holloway

Joe, Hiker (uncredited)

Hattie McDaniel

Cora, Helen's Maid in New Orleans (uncredited)

Dennis O'Keefe

(uncredited)

Dewey Robinson

Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

(uncredited)

Glen Cavender

Ship's Officer (uncredited)

Émile Chautard

Chautard, Cabaret Manager in France (uncredited)

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