The Blue Angel The Blue Angel The Blue Angel () is a 1930 German tragicomedic film directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Emil Jannings, Marlene Dietrich and Kurt Gerron. Written by Carl Zuckmayer, Karl Vollmöller and Robert Liebmann – with uncredited contributions by Sternberg – it is based on Heinrich Mann's 1905 novel "Professor Unrat" ("Professor Garbage") and set in Weimar Germany. "The Blue Angel" presents the tragic transformation of a respectable professor to a cabaret clown and his descent into madness. The film is the first feature-length German full-talkie and brought Dietrich international fame. In addition, it introduced her signature song,
Miss Europe (1930 film) He sneaks in anyway and shoots her as she watches herself on screen, killing her instantly. Andre drops the gun and makes no resistance when apprehended. The film shows Lucienne singing a song about a woman imploring her lover not to be jealous of other men's attentions. The unsynchronized sound version has been in circulation for many years. However, in July 18, 2013, the San Francisco Silent Film Festival presented a restoration of the original silent version completed by the Cineteca di Bologna. Miss Europe (1930 film) Prix de Beauté (, UK title: Miss Europe) is a 1930 film directed