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The Blue Angel (1930)
Der blaue Engel (original title)

124 min  -  Drama | Musical   -  3 January 1931 (USA)
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Immanuel Rath, an old bachelor, is a professor at the town's university. When he discovers that some of his pupils often go into a speakeasy... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Emil Jannings ...
Marlene Dietrich ...
Kurt Gerron Kurt Gerron ...
Rosa Valetti Rosa Valetti ...
Hans Albers Hans Albers ...
Reinhold Bernt Reinhold Bernt ...
Eduard von Winterstein Eduard von Winterstein ...
The Director of School (as Eduard V. Winterstein)
Hans Roth Hans Roth ...
The Caretaker of the Secondary School
Rolf Müller Rolf Müller ...
Pupil Angst
Roland Varno Roland Varno ...
Pupil Lohmann (as Rolant Varno)
Carl Balhaus Carl Balhaus ...
Pupil Ertzum (as Karl Balhaus)
Robert Klein-Lörk Robert Klein-Lörk ...
Pupil Goldstaub
Charles Puffy Charles Puffy ...
Innkeeper (as Karl Huszar-Puffy)
Wilhelm Diegelmann Wilhelm Diegelmann ...
Captain
Gerhard Bienert Gerhard Bienert ...
Policeman
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Storyline

Immanuel Rath, an old bachelor, is a professor at the town's university. When he discovers that some of his pupils often go into a speakeasy, The Blue Angel, to visit a dancer, Lola Lola, he comes there to confront them. But he is attracted to Lola. The next night he comes again--and does not sleep at home. This causes trouble at work and his life takes a downward spiral. Written by Yepok & Justin  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Professor | Obsession | Corruption | Dressing Room | Schoolteacher  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German | English (alternate version)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El ángel azul See more »

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$6,451 (USA) (15 July 2001) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$77,982 (USA) (9 December 2001)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Universum Film (UFA) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (TCM print)  | UK:  | (cut)  | USA: (English version)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Many actresses from the stage and screen were considered for the role of Lola Lola. Early contenders were Gloria Swanson, Phyllis Haver, Louise Brooks, Brigitte Helm, Lya De Putti, Leni Riefenstahl, Lotte Lenya, and many young German starlets. Director Josef von Sternberg had originally chosen Helm for the part, but by the time shooting was to begin, she was no longer available, so von Sternberg gave the part to Marlene Dietrich. See more »

Quotes

Kiepert: You must drink. I'm not paying for your art.
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Connections

Featured in Lulu in Berlin (1984) See more »

Soundtracks

"Ich bin die fesche Lola"
(uncredited)
Written by Friedrich Hollaender
Performed by Marlene Dietrich See more »