In their first American film, director Josef von Sternberg and star Marlene Dietrich make an indelible mark, crafting a remarkable pre-code drama that balances melancholy with the smoldering heat of desire. Fresh off the boat to Morocco, a disillusioned singer (Dietrich) becomes a tuxedo-clad nightclub sensation, catching the attention of a ladies’ man Legionnaire (Gary Cooper) and a wealthy suitor (Adolphe Menjou).
