The Devil Is a Woman (1935): Perfery

The Devil Is a Woman

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(1935)Directed by Josef von Sternberg80 minComedy, Drama, Romance, History

“Kiss me .. and I'll break your heart!”

Concha Perez (Marlene Dietrich) is the kind of beauty that ruins men in a Spanish carnival town in the early 1900s, and she knows it. Antonio Galvan (Cesar Romero), an exiled republican back from Paris, flirts with her and agrees to meet later, then hears from his old friend Pasqualito (Lionel Atwill) how she wrecked his life and promises to stay away. Josef von Sternberg also shot the film, filling the frame with streamers, lace and shadow.

Marlene Dietrichas Concha Perez

Lionel Atwillas Capt. Don Pasqual 'Pasqualito' Costelar

Edward Everett Hortonas Gov. Don Paquito 'Paquitito'

Alison Skipworthas Senora Perez

Cesar Romeroas Antonio Galvan

Don Alvaradoas Morenito

Tempe Pigottas Tuerta (as Tempe Piggott)

Francisco Morenoas Alphonso (as Paco Moreno)

Max Barwynas Pablo (uncredited)

John Georgeas Street Beggar (uncredited)

EB Eumenio Blancoas Minor Role (uncredited)

Eddie Bordenas Reveler with Balloon (uncredited)

Jill Dennettas Maria (uncredited)

Luisa Espinelas Gypsy Dancer (uncredited)

Lawrence Grantas Duel Conductor (uncredited)

Hank Mannas Foreman on Snowbound Train (uncredited)

Edwin Maxwellas Tobacco Plant Manager (uncredited)

Kewpie Morganas Coachman (uncredited)

Stanley Priceas Hospital Clerk (uncredited)

Donald Reedas 'Cousin' Miguelito (uncredited)

Constantine Romanoffas Man Blowing Smoke (uncredited)

HR Henry Roquemoreas Duel Informant (uncredited)

Charles Sellonas Letter Writer (uncredited)

Morgan Wallaceas Dr. Mendez (uncredited)