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The Blue Angel (1930)

Movie ★ 7.3 108 min

Prim professor Immanuel Rath finds some of his students ogling racy photos of cabaret performer Lola Lola and visits a local club, The Blue Angel, in an attempt to catch them there. Seeing Lola perform, the teacher is filled with lust, eventually resigning his position at the school to marry the young woman. However, his marriage to a coquette -- whose job is to entice men -- proves to be more difficult than Rath imagined.

Josef von Sternberg Director Carl Winston Writer Carl Zuckmayer Writer Karl Vollmöller Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 1, 1930
Runtime
108 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0020697
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Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Blue Angel about?
Prim professor Immanuel Rath finds some of his students ogling racy photos of cabaret performer Lola Lola and visits a local club, The Blue Angel, in an attempt to catch them there. Seeing Lola perform, the teacher is filled with lust, eventually resigning his position at the school to marry the young woman. However, his marriage to a coquette -- whose job is to entice men -- proves to be more difficult than Rath imagined.
Who directed The Blue Angel?
The Blue Angel was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in The Blue Angel?
The Blue Angel stars Emil Jannings, Marlene Dietrich, Kurt Gerron, Rosa Valetti.
When was The Blue Angel released?
The Blue Angel is a 1930 drama film.
Where can I watch The Blue Angel?
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