NEW ACTRESS STARS IN FILM “MOROCCO.”

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 78, 1 April 1931, Page 13

NEW ACTRESS STARS IN FILM “MOROCCO.”

MARLENE DIETRICH HAS WONDERFUL PERSONALITY In Paramount’s new production for Gary Cooper, a powerful and tempestuous story of love and conflict, entitled “ Morocco," an actress new to the motion picture public makes her initial appearance. Whereas new personalities are constantly appearing on the screen, this particular young actress i,s given more than the average chance to win public favour. Her name is Marlene Dietrich. She is a product of the Berlin stage, a discovery of Josef von Sternberg, who directed “ Morocco.” Miss Dietrich is called a gorgeous blonde. She is sphinx-like, alluring; a bit aloof and mysterious. Her movements and gestures are graceful; her voice is low pitched, fascinatingly deep-toned and. as a rather important added point, she speaks without an accent. Aside from her undeniable physical attractiveness, Miss Dietrich is a talented actress. She possesses an acute sense of the dramatic, a keen and sympathetic understanding for emotional qualities. “ Morocco" is her first American picture. Those who have seen her in this colourful love story believe Miss Dietrich has more than made good. However, Marlene Dietrich is a distinctive and interesting personality. ’She will be the subject of many interviews. Her photograph will appear in numerous magazines. She will be talked 'about. One may hazard a guess, a very confident guess for that matter. But perhaps it will be more appropriate to let Miss Dietrich’s performance in “ Morocco ” speak for itself. “ Morocco " is a vivid, detailed story of a surging, unrestrained love that sweeps a ruthless adventurer and a beautiful woman of the world into a whirlpool of mad desire. Imaginatively directed, with each set imparting authentic atmosphere for the plot’s development, “ Morocco ’’ emerges as an arresting picture that commands and de-’ serves attention. In it, Gary Cooper, Marlene Dietrich, Adolph Menjou and a fine supporting cast are seen in welldrawn roles.