Desire
"Love was her precious loot!"
Originally released in 1936. Desire is a romance/crime film. directed by Frank Borzage.
Starring Marlene Dietrich, Gary Cooper, and John Halliday
Synopsis
Madeleine steals a string of pearls in Paris and uses American engineer Tom, who is driving on his vacation to Spain, to get the pearls out of France. But getting the pearls back from him proves to be difficult without falling in love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (50 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marlene Dietrich
as Madeleine de Beaupré
Gary Cooper
as Tom Bradley
John Halliday
as Carlos Margoli
William Frawley
as Mr. Gibson
Ernest Cossart
as Aristide Duvalle
Akim Tamiroff
as Avilia
Alan Mowbray
as Dr. Maurice Pauquet
Zeffie Tilbury
as Aunt Olga
George MacQuarrie
as Clerk With Gun
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Customs Official
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desire about?
Madeleine steals a string of pearls in Paris and uses American engineer Tom, who is driving on his vacation to Spain, to get the pearls out of France. But getting the pearls back from him proves to...
Who directed Desire?
Desire was directed by Frank Borzage.
How long is Desire?
Desire has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Desire released?
Desire was released on April 11, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desire?
The main cast of Desire includes Marlene Dietrich, Gary Cooper, John Halliday, William Frawley, Ernest Cossart.