On the way to perform as a singer in Morocco, Amy (Marlene Dietrich) meets with Monsieur La Bessiere (Adolphe Menjou) on the boat. He falls in love with her but she seems disinterested. That evening she performs in a club and their paths cross once again. Also at the club is Tom (Gary Cooper) who is part of a Foreign Legion troop that is temporarily staying there. Tom and Amy are clearly destined to come together - and they do. The film follows Tom's dalliances with different women and shows the love triangle between Bessier, Amy and Tom. When Tom does not return after the Legion comes back from battle, Amy takes things into her own hands...........
The film is well acted, and both Cooper and Dietrich have star quality. The story is about Cooper's nomadic lifestyle with the Foreign Legion and the effect this has on Dietrich who has the choice of going with him or settling with Menjou. Dietrich has some excellent scenes, eg, her first appearance on stage which includes the kiss she gives to a female audience member and ends with her throwing a flower to Cooper. The songs aren't very good but Dietrich is compelling to watch as she delivers them.
The film is a love story so it strives for atmosphere more than action.
The film is well acted, and both Cooper and Dietrich have star quality. The story is about Cooper's nomadic lifestyle with the Foreign Legion and the effect this has on Dietrich who has the choice of going with him or settling with Menjou. Dietrich has some excellent scenes, eg, her first appearance on stage which includes the kiss she gives to a female audience member and ends with her throwing a flower to Cooper. The songs aren't very good but Dietrich is compelling to watch as she delivers them.
The film is a love story so it strives for atmosphere more than action.