Morocco (1930)
Directed by Josef von Sternberg

Romance / Drama

Film Synopsis

Amy Jolly is a cabaret singer who hopes to make a new life for herself in Morocco.  Before she disembarks from the liner that transports her to her adopted country she is courted by La Bessière, a wealthy playboy who likes to paint in his spare time.  Refusing La Bessière's invitation to help him settle in his new home, Amy finds work as a singer in a nightclub in the bustling town of Mogador.  It is a popular hive frequented by legionnaires and it isn't long before Amy's gaze is drawn to a handsome young soldier of the desert, Tom Brown.  Both Amy and Tom are disillusioned with life and gradually they come to realise they are in love.  Realising that a soldier's life is not for him, Tom contemplates deserting and running away with the singer.  Meanwhile, La Bessière hasn't forgotten Amy.  He returns to her, adamant that she will be his...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Josef von Sternberg
  • Script: Jules Furthman, Benno Vigny (play)
  • Photo: Lee Garmes, Lucien Ballard
  • Music: Karl Hajos
  • Cast: Gary Cooper (Légionnaire Tom Brown), Marlene Dietrich (Mademoiselle Amy Jolly), Adolphe Menjou (Monsieur La Bessiere), Ullrich Haupt (Adjutant Caesar), Eve Southern (Madame Caesar), Francis McDonald (Sergeant Tatoche), Paul Porcasi (Lo Tinto), Emile Chautard (French General), Juliette Compton (Anna Dolores), Albert Conti (Col. Quinnovieres), Theresa Harris (Camp Follower), Lillian Savin (Moroccan Tart), Harry Schultz (German Sergeant), Philip Sleeman (Cafe Customer), Michael Visaroff (Colonel Alexandre Barratière)
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English / French / Spanish / Arabic / Italian
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 92 min

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