Angel (1937)

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Generally considered one of director Ernst Lubitsch's lesser works, Angel stars Marlene Dietrich as Maria, the neglected wife of Sir Frederick Barker (Herbert Marshall), a British diplomat who travels often and seems little concerned with his spouse. Maria has nearly reached her breaking point when… More Generally considered one of director Ernst Lubitsch's lesser works, Angel stars Marlene Dietrich as Maria, the neglected wife of Sir Frederick Barker (Herbert Marshall), a British diplomat who travels often and seems little concerned with his spouse. Maria has nearly reached her breaking point when she travels to Paris to visit her old friend Anna Dmitrivena (Laura Hope Crews), a Grand Duchess who also operates an exclusive bordello. While in Paris, Maria meets Anthony Halton (Melvyn Douglas), a visitor from America who seems quite taken with her. While Maria enjoys Anthony's attentions, she backs off and retreats to England. Shortly after her return, Maria and Frederick attend the races and she spots Anthony in the crowd. Maria is tempted to continue her romance with Anthony (who now realizes that she's married), while Frederick begins to wonder if his wife might be growing restless. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By: Ernst Lubitsch
Written By: Melchior Lengyel, Guy Bolton
Genres: Romance, Classics, Comedy, Drama

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1937 Wide
On DVD: Oct 26, 1994

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
This was a disappointing venture for the Dietrich-Lubitsch team, as this slight story provided no sparks for the magic expected.

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Cast

            Marlene Dietrich as Maria Barker

            Herbert Marshall as Sir Frederick Barker

            Melvyn Douglas as Anthony Halton

            Edward Everett Horton as Graham

            Herbert Mundin as Greenwood

            Ernest Cossart as Walton

            Laura Hope Crewes as Grand Duchess Anna Dmitrievna

            Leonard Carey as Footman

            Louise Carter as Flower Woman

            Phyllis Coghlan as Maid at Barker Home

            Gino Corrado as Assistant Hotel Manager

            Herbert Evans as Lord's Butler

            James Finlayson as Footman

            Gerald Hamer as Footman

            Sam Harris as Extra at Club

            Olaf Hytten as Photographer

            Suzanne Kaaren as Girl who Gambles

            Ivan Lebedeff as Prince Vladimir Gregorovitch

            Gwendolen Logan as Woman with Maria

            Lionel Pape as Lord Davington

            Michael Visaroff as Russian Butler

            Eric Wilton as English Chauffeur

            Joseph Romantini as Headwaiter

            George Davis
            
            Dennie Moore as Emma
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