Dishonored
1931 · Movie · NR · 91 min · ★ 6.8 · 85% critics
During wartime, a seductive agent is recruited by Austrian intelligence to infiltrate Russian circles. As assignments grow more dangerous, romance and loyalty start to clash, turning a stylish spy drama into a tense test of duty and desire.
Also known as Madame Nobody
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Details
- Years
- 1931
- Release date
- 1931-04-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Critic score
- 85/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (77 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy vintage spy melodramas with a cool, glamorous mood and romantic tension, especially if Shanghai Express or Morocco appeal to you; Not for you if you want a tight, fast-moving plot.
Pros: striking visuals; magnetic lead presence; memorable final stretch | Cons: convoluted story; slow pacing; uneven supporting acting
Themes
- spy
- black and white
- secret service
- black cat
- pre-code
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Cast & crew
Marlene Dietrich
as Magda / X27
Victor McLaglen
as Colonel Kranau
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Austrian Secret Service Chief
Warner Oland
as Colonel von Hindau
Lew Cody
as Colonel Kovrin
Barry Norton
as Young Lieutenant - Firing Squad
Max Barwyn
as Colonel Kranau's Aide
B.F. Blinn
as Gambler with Glasses
- AC
Allan Cavan
Davison Clark
Directed by Josef von Sternberg