The Song of Songs (1933) |
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| Director(s) | Rouben Mamoulian |
| Producer(s) | No producer listed for this movie |
| Top Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Top Topics | Pre-Code Cinema |
Featured Cast of The Song of Songs See More »
Marlene Dietrich
(as Lily Czepanek)
Brian Aherne
(as Richard Waldow)
Lionel Atwill
(as Baron von Merzbach)
Alison Skipworth
(as Mrs. Rasmussen)
Hardie Albright
(as Walter Von Prell)
Wilson Benge
(as Butler)
Paul Panzer
(as Bit Part)
Florence Roberts
(as Book Store Customer)
The Song of Songs Overview:
The Song of Songs (1933) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by Rouben Mamoulian .
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The Song of Songs (1933)
This is my contribution to the Pre-Code Blogathon, organised by Danny of Pre-Code.com and Karen of Shadows and Satin. Please take a look at the other postings – there’s a wide range of films being covered. Marlene Dietrich’s series of films made with Josef von Sternberg are her m... Read full article
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The Song of Songs Quotes:
Lily Czepanek:
I can't take my clothes off!
Richard Waldow: Why? Why can't you?
Lily Czepanek: Why, I'd, I'd be undressed!
See More Quotes from The Song of SongsRichard Waldow: Why? Why can't you?
Lily Czepanek: Why, I'd, I'd be undressed!
The Song of Songs Facts
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"You are my Song of Songs" by Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin was written for the movie but not used in the final release print.
Miriam Hopkins was originally cast in the lead role but pulled out due to her husband Anatole Litvak's dislike of Josef von Sternberg.
One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onDecember 20, 1937 with Marlene Dietrich and Lionel Atwill reprising their film roles.
Richard Bennett was originally to play the role of Baron von Merzbach, but he was forced to leave the production because of illness, and was replaced by Lionel Atwill.