Le Chevalier sans armure

Marlene Dietrich's first English film, which she made with great aplomb as Paramount’s original star. The story from revolutionary Russia ends in 1917, giving Marlene a new opportunity for major acting in a completely new setting. Her partner is the charming Robert Donat, with whom Marlene fell in love at first sight, but in the first few weeks, she was overwhelmed because she discovered that his true nature was only that of a simple actor. During the filming, the whole crew was sensationally supported by the press and fans, but times were changing rapidly, so when Marlene returned to America, she was met with a dry reception and, in 1938, complete stagnation when it came to making new films. (13/02/2009)