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Der blaue Engel (1930) was a Drama - Musical Film directed by Josef von Sternberg and produced by Erich Pommer.

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Der Blaue Engel

By Janelle Vreeland on Aug 8, 2011 From Curtains

Der Blaue Engel (1930) This German gem is perhaps best known as the project that launched Marlene Dietrich’s film career and began her friendship with Josef von Sternberg. The plot is deceptively simple, Emil Jannings is Professor Immanuel Rath, a man who has dedicated his life to academics ... Read full article


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[to stuffy Professor Immanuel Rath, who is dressed in a clown suit]
Lola Lola: Your boys should see you now.


[singing]
Lola Lola: Falling in love again/ Never wanted to/ What am I to do?/ I can't help it.


Lola Lola: They call me Lola.


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Marlene Dietrich's screen test for this film survives. In it, she upbraids an unidentified piano player for his bad playing and sings two songs, the first of which is "You're the Cream In My Coffee."
This was Emil Jannings' final English-language film (it was released in both German and English versions - see Alternate Versions).
Marlene Dietrich (Lola Lola) was, contrary to common belief, not the "star" of the film. She was not even a known actress. She was one of several students at an acting academy who were auditioned by director Josef von Sternberg for the role. Each of the girls was told to bring with them "a naughty song" which they would perform. Dietrich was so nervous and so sure that she would not get the role that she showed up without a song.
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