Desire

Directed by Frank Borzage
Not Rated
1936    1h 35mDrama, Comedy,
7.1100%79%
Madeleine (Dietrich) steals a string of pearls in Paris and uses US engineer Tom (Cooper), 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.

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Cast of Desire

  • Marlene DietrichMadeleine de Beaupré
  • Gary CooperTom Bradley
  • John HallidayCarlos Margoli
  • William FrawleyMr. Gibson
  • Ernest CossartAristide Duvalle
  • Akim TamiroffAvilia
  • Alan MowbrayDr. Maurice Pauquet
  • Zeffie TilburyAunt Olga
  • George MacQuarrieClerk With Gun
  • Robert Emmett O'ConnorCustoms Official
  • George DavisFrench Garage Man (uncredited)
  • Enrique AcostaPedro, the Butler (uncredited)
  • Stanley AndrewsCustoms Inspector (uncredited)
  • Harry AntrimChauffeur (uncredited)
  • Rafael BlancoHaywagon Driver (uncredited)
  • Stephen ChaseContinental Palace Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
  • Blanche CraigTourist Woman (uncredited)
  • Anna De LinskyServant (uncredited)
  • Harry DeppGibson's Clerk (uncredited)
  • Oliver EckhardtHusband of Tourist Woman (uncredited)
  • Constant FrankeBorder Official (uncredited)
  • Gaston GlassSecond Jewelry Clerk (uncredited)
  • Armand KalizJewelry Clerk (uncredited)
  • Isabel La MalNurse Receptionist (uncredited)
  • Marc LawrenceCharles - the Valet (uncredited)
  • Rollo LloydClerk to Perform Wedding (uncredited)
  • Tony MerloHotel Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
  • Bob O'ConnorCustoms Official (uncredited)
  • Alfonso PedrozaOxcart Driver (uncredited)
  • Albert PolletFrench Policeman (uncredited)
  • Frank BorzageDirector / Producer
  • Hans SzékelyWriter
  • Robert A. StemmleWriter
  • Waldemar YoungWriter
  • Edwin Justus MayerWriter
  • Samuel HoffensteinWriter
  • Ernst LubitschProducer

Desire Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 14, 2025
    "Desire" exemplifies a romantic comedy where all elements align perfectly. The on-screen dynamic between Marlene Dietrich and Gary Cooper is enchanting, and the dialogue flashes with wit and unforgettable quips.

 

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