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The Song of Songs (1933)

90 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   19 July 1933 (USA)
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Country orphan Lily goes to Berlin to stay with her tippling aunt, and soon meets Richard, handsome sculptor across the street... See full summary »

Director:

Rouben Mamoulian

Writers:

Hermann Sudermann (novel), Edward Sheldon (play), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Marlene Dietrich, Brian Aherne and Lionel Atwill
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Cast

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Helen Freeman Helen Freeman ...
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Country orphan Lily goes to Berlin to stay with her tippling aunt, and soon meets Richard, handsome sculptor across the street. Persuaded half-reluctantly to pose for Richard, her physical charms (shown as fully as 1933 mores permitted) soon melt away his 'strictly business' attitude, and they become lovers. But Richard, wanting his freedom, connives at her marriage to his wealthy client Baron von Merzbach... whose household includes a jealous former mistress and a susceptible farm manager. Has Richard still a role to play in her life? Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Aunt | Baron | Fire | Sculpture | Remake  | See more »

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One of the world's great love stories comes to the star who can make it live

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Das Hohe Lied See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on December 20, 1937 with Marlene Dietrich and Lionel Atwill reprising their film roles. See more »

Quotes

Lily Czepanek: I can't take my clothes off!
Richard Waldow: Why? Why can't you?
Lily Czepanek: Why, I'd, I'd be undressed!
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Connections

Referenced in "Wind at My Back: Life on Mars (#3.13)" (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"JONNY"
(uncredited)
Music by Friedrich Hollaender
English lyrics by Edward Heyman
Sung by Marlene Dietrich See more »