As You Desire Me (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1932, As You Desire Me is a drama film directed by George Fitzmaurice, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Bar entertainer Zara is a discontented alcoholic who is pursued by many men but lives with novelist Carl Salter. One day, Tony shows up on Salter's estate claiming that Zara is actually Maria, the wife of his close friend Bruno, claiming that her memory was destroyed during World War I. Zara doesn't remember but leaves with Tony to Salter's dismay. Bruno, now an officer in the Italian Army, tries to coax Maria's memory back on his large estate. No one is really sure if Zara is Maria, and when Salter shows up with a mental case from Trieste that he claims is the real Maria, everyone on Bruno's estate is desperately searching for the truth.
Who’s in it. As You Desire Me stars Greta Garbo as Zara, a.k.a. Maria, Melvyn Douglas as Count Bruno Varelli, Erich von Stroheim as Carl Salter and Owen Moore as Tony Boffie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, As You Desire Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As You Desire Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of As You Desire Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch As You Desire Me (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for As You Desire Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is As You Desire Me worth watching?
- As You Desire Me holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in As You Desire Me?
- As You Desire Me stars Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Erich von Stroheim, Owen Moore and Hedda Hopper.
- When was As You Desire Me released?
- As You Desire Me was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.