Morocco

Rating:
Summary: My favorite Sternberg/Dietrich collaboration
Review: Simplistic but highly effective triangle love story of legionaire(Cooper), cafe girl(Marlene) and older wealthy suitor(Menjou). While maintaining her relationship with a wealthy suitor, Amy finds a shy but handsome soldier in Gary Cooper. The story is not complicated but rather accurate for real life situations. While Dietrich's character is fascinated with Cooper, her mercenary slant keeps Menjou in the forefront of her plans. We can see the love growing between the young couple but we know that Cooper has no chance. Or does he? The final scene is beautiful and draws me back to this film repeatedly. Morocco launched Dietrich in America and started a 6 film collaboration between Josef von Sternberg and Marlene which produced some of the most provocative films of the 1930's. I believe this is a must see for classic film buffs. Highly recommended for Dietrich fans, von Sternberg fans, pre-code fans and classic film fans in general. It is not for the kids (they'll get bored!).