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{{Infobox Film
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| name = Desire
| image = Desire (film).jpg
| caption = Theatrical French Poster
| director = ]
| producer = Frank Borzage<br />]
| writer = '''Screenplay:'''<br />Edwin Justus Mayer<br />Waldemar Young<br>]<br>'''Story:'''<br />Hans Székely<br />Robert A. Stemmle
| starring = ]<br />]<br />]<br />]
| music = ]
| cinematography = ]<br />]
| editing = ]
| distributor = ]
| released = ], ] (USA)
| runtime = 95 minutes
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'''''Desire''''' is an ] ] released in ] and directed by ]. It was produced by Borzage and ].<ref>{{imdb title|id=0027515|title=Desire}}.</ref>


The picture is a remake of the ] ] film ''Die Schönen Tage von Aranjuez.'' The screenplay was written by ], Edwin Justus Mayer and Waldemar Young based on the play ''Die Schönen Tage von Aranjuez'' by Hans Székely and Robert A. Stemmle.


The music score was composed by ] and the cinematography was shot by ] and ]. Marlene Dietrich's wardrobe was designed by ].


The film stars ], ] and ], ], ],and ].
'']'''Bold text'''''MARLENE DIETRICH HAS A BIG BUTTTT.....

==Plot==

The film tells of plays Madeleine de Beaupre (]), a devious jewel thief.

After stealing a string of pearls from jeweler Aristide Duval (]), de Beaupre flees ]. She leaves a trail that implicates psychiatrist Dr. Pauquet (]).

As she headeds for the ] border, she nearly runs into Tom Bradley (]), an American auto engineer vacationing in ]. De Beaupre spots Bradley again at the Spanish customs. She's worried that the pearls will be found in her handbag, so she slips them into Bradley's pocket.

After they make their way through inspection, de Beaupre flirts with Bradley in an attempt to get the pearls back. Bradley is too shy to respond so she gets his attention by trying to "repair" the engine of her car with a hammer.

De Beaupre lures Bradley to the San Sebastian estate of her partner in crime, Carlos Margoli (]). It doesn't take long for Tom to figure out what de Beaupre and Margoli are up to.

Yet, Bradley also knows that he's fallen for de Beaupre, and he's willing to go along as long as he's near her.

==Background==
<!-- Deleted image removed: ] as Madeleine de Beaupre and ] as Tom Bradley.]] -->
] was initially cast as Carlos Margoli, which was to be his comeback role. He had a heart attack in his dressing room a few weeks later and was immediately replaced by John Halliday. A few days later, Gilbert died of alcohol-induced heart failure.

Some of the scenes in the film were directed by ] whilst Frank Borzage was fulfilling a prior commitment at Warner Bros.

The film was shot at Paramount Studios and at the Iverson Ranch, ] and, unusual for its time, on location in ] and ].

Of the film, Dietrich said:
:The only film I need not be ashamed of is ''Desire,'' directed by Frank Borzage and based on a script by Ernst Lubitsch. I found Gary Cooper a little less monosyllabic than before. He was finally rid of ], who had been at his heels constantly throughout the shooting of '']''.
and:
:''Desire'' became a good film and, moreover, also proved to be a box-office success. The script was excellent, the roles superb - one more proof that these elements are more important than actors.<ref> web site.</ref>

== Cast ==
* ] as Madeleine de Beaupre
* ] as Tom Bradley
* ] as Carlos Margoli
* ] as Mr. Gibson
* ] as Aristide Duvalle
* ] as Avilia, Police Official
* ] as Dr. Maurice Pauquet
* ] as Aunt Olga

==Footnotes==
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==External links==
* {{rotten-tomatoes|id=1053034-desire|title=Desire}}

{{Frank Borzage}}

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1936 film
Desire
Theatrical French Poster
Directed byFrank Borzage
Written byScreenplay:
Edwin Justus Mayer
Waldemar Young
Samuel Hoffenstein
Story:
Hans Székely
Robert A. Stemmle
Produced byFrank Borzage
Ernst Lubitsch
StarringMarlene Dietrich
Gary Cooper
John Halliday
William Frawley
CinematographyCharles Lang
Victor Milner
Edited byWilliam Shea
Music byFrederick Hollander
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release datesApril 11, 1936 (USA)
Running time95 minutes
Country United States
LanguagesEnglish
Spanish

Desire is an American romantic drama film released in 1936 and directed by Frank Borzage. It was produced by Borzage and Ernst Lubitsch.

The picture is a remake of the 1933 German film Die Schönen Tage von Aranjuez. The screenplay was written by Samuel Hoffenstein, Edwin Justus Mayer and Waldemar Young based on the play Die Schönen Tage von Aranjuez by Hans Székely and Robert A. Stemmle.

The music score was composed by Frederick Hollander and the cinematography was shot by Charles Lang and Victor Milner. Marlene Dietrich's wardrobe was designed by Travis Banton.

The film stars Marlene Dietrich, Gary Cooper and John Halliday, William Frawley, Akim Tamiroff,and Alan Mowbray.

Plot

The film tells of plays Madeleine de Beaupre (Marlene Dietrich), a devious jewel thief.

After stealing a string of pearls from jeweler Aristide Duval (Ernest Cossart), de Beaupre flees Paris. She leaves a trail that implicates psychiatrist Dr. Pauquet (Alan Mowbray).

As she headeds for the Spanish border, she nearly runs into Tom Bradley (Gary Cooper), an American auto engineer vacationing in Europe. De Beaupre spots Bradley again at the Spanish customs. She's worried that the pearls will be found in her handbag, so she slips them into Bradley's pocket.

After they make their way through inspection, de Beaupre flirts with Bradley in an attempt to get the pearls back. Bradley is too shy to respond so she gets his attention by trying to "repair" the engine of her car with a hammer.

De Beaupre lures Bradley to the San Sebastian estate of her partner in crime, Carlos Margoli (John Halliday). It doesn't take long for Tom to figure out what de Beaupre and Margoli are up to.

Yet, Bradley also knows that he's fallen for de Beaupre, and he's willing to go along as long as he's near her.

Background

John Gilbert was initially cast as Carlos Margoli, which was to be his comeback role. He had a heart attack in his dressing room a few weeks later and was immediately replaced by John Halliday. A few days later, Gilbert died of alcohol-induced heart failure.

Some of the scenes in the film were directed by Ernst Lubitsch whilst Frank Borzage was fulfilling a prior commitment at Warner Bros.

The film was shot at Paramount Studios and at the Iverson Ranch, Chatsworth, California and, unusual for its time, on location in France and Spain.

Of the film, Dietrich said:

The only film I need not be ashamed of is Desire, directed by Frank Borzage and based on a script by Ernst Lubitsch. I found Gary Cooper a little less monosyllabic than before. He was finally rid of Lupe Velez, who had been at his heels constantly throughout the shooting of Morocco.

and:

Desire became a good film and, moreover, also proved to be a box-office success. The script was excellent, the roles superb - one more proof that these elements are more important than actors.

Cast

Footnotes

  1. Desire at IMDb.
  2. Marlene Dietrich web site.

External links

Films directed by Frank Borzage
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