The Song Of Songs (Limited Edition)

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Marlene Dietrich (Blonde Venus) took a break from her classic run of films with Josef von Sternberg to make The Song of Songs, an atmospheric romantic drama co-starring Brian Aherne (A Bullet Is Waiting) and Lionel Atwill (The Devil Is a Woman).Peasant gi

Marlene Dietrich (Blonde Venus) took a break from her classic run of films with Josef von Sternberg to make The Song of Songs, an atmospheric romantic drama co-starring Brian Aherne (A Bullet Is Waiting) and Lionel Atwill (The Devil Is a Woman).Peasant girl Lily (Dietrich) moves to Berlin, where she falls in love with sculptor Richard (Aherne), for whom she poses. When Richard gets cold feet, Lily enters into an unhappy marriage with a wealthy Baron (Atwill), but longs to return to her true love.Ravishingly shot by director Rouben Mamoulian (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), and co-written by Samuel Hoffenstein (An American Tragedy), The Song of Songs is an exquisite and daring pre-Code melodrama.High Definition remasterOriginal mono audioGeoff Andrew on 'The Song of Songs' (2023): the writer and critic assesses the film and its place within the career of director Rouben MamoulianLux Radio Theatre: 'The Song of Songs' (1937): radio play adaptation of the film's screenplay, featuring returning cast members Marlene Dietrich and Lionel Atwill, and Douglas Fairbanks JrOriginal theatrical trailerImage gallery: promotional and publicity materialsNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingLimited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Rick Burin, archival articles, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and full film creditsUK premiere on Blu-rayLimited edition of 3,000 copies for the UKAll extras subject to change

Product details

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5060697923667

Brand

Powerhouse Films

Manufacturer part number

PHILE265B

Category

Blu-ray

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Entertainment > DVD and Blu-Ray > Blu-ray