A lavish comedy-drama of marital strife and desire from Ernst Lubitsch stars Marlene Dietrich as Lady Maria Barker, the bored wife of British nobleman Sir Frederich Barker (Herbert Marshall) who meets handsome American Tony Halton (Melvyn Douglas) in Paris. Sparks fly between Maria and Tony, but they're shocked to discover that Maria's husband and her would-be lover were friends during World War I. Edward Everett Horton, Ernest Cossart also star. 91 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.
"Angel" (1937) is a sophisticated romantic drama directed by the legendary Ernst Lubitsch, now available in stunning Blu-Ray format from KLSC. The film stars Marlene Dietrich as Maria, a woman caught between her diplomat husband and an old flame, played by Herbert Marshall and Melvyn Douglas respectively. Known for his signature "Lubitsch Touch," Ernst Lubitsch was one of Hollywood's most influential directors, celebrated for classics like "Ninotchka," "Trouble in Paradise," and "The Shop Around the Corner." Marlene Dietrich was already an international icon thanks to films such as "The Blue Angel" and "Shanghai Express." Herbert Marshall brought gravitas from roles in ?Foreign Correspondent? and ?The Letter,? while Melvyn Douglas would later win two Academy Awards for his performances in ?Hud? and ?Being There.? This Blu-Ray release by Kino Lorber Studio Classics (KLSC), renowned for their high-quality restorations of classic cinema, ensures that both new audiences and longtime fans can appreciate this elegant tale with pristine visuals and sound.
Actors:
Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall, Melvyn Douglas, Edward Everett Horton, Ernest Cossart, Laura Hope Crews, Herbert Mundin, Dennie Moore