The Blue Angel (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1930, The Blue Angel is a drama film directed by Josef von Sternberg, running about 108 minutes. “You Too, Will Be Aroused By Her Intoxicating Beauty! "This Woman Makes a Man of Dignity a Slave to Love!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prim professor Immanuel Rath finds some of his students ogling racy photos of cabaret performer Lola Lola and visits a local club, The Blue Angel, in an attempt to catch them there. Seeing Lola perform, the teacher is filled with lust, eventually resigning his position at the school to marry the young woman. However, his marriage to a coquette -- whose job is to entice men -- proves to be more difficult than Rath imagined.
Who’s in it. The Blue Angel stars Emil Jannings as Immanuel Rath, Marlene Dietrich as Lola Lola, Rosa Valetti as Guste and Kurt Gerron as Kiepert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Blue Angel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Angel (1930)?
- In US, The Blue Angel is available to stream on Kino Film Collection and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blue Angel worth watching?
- The Blue Angel holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Blue Angel?
- The Blue Angel stars Emil Jannings, Marlene Dietrich, Rosa Valetti, Kurt Gerron and Hans Albers.
- When was The Blue Angel released?
- The Blue Angel was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.