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What is the breaking point? How far can a woman push a man into the depths of humiliation羞辱 — shame given on purpose or into ruin or shame before he loses his mind and possibly goes insane? That brings me to the movie I’ve chosen to review for this issue of Predominant. I was unaware of the 1930 German film, “The Blue Angel” until a reader wrote me and suggested this movie. To quote him, “Thanks for your priority for dramatic quality over fetish恋物 — a strong sexual focus on one thing content. Did you consider ‘The Blue Angel’ made in 1930 in Germany with Marlene Dietrich? I saw this decades ago and not since, but recall it as a stunning, somewhat creepy tale of a man who gives up every shred of dignity and respect to grovel at the feet of the luscious Marlene's haughty and uncaring cabaret singer.”

Naturally this interested me so I looked it up and found it on Amazon. I downloaded the movie (I might have to buy the DVD later for my private movie collection) and I have to tell you that I was impressed with the acting, the feel, and the overall quality of the film. You have to keep in mind that this movie was made in 1930 and it was Joseph Sternberg and Emil Janning’s first entry into the uncertain realm of talking films. So don’t expect “Citizen Kane” quality but nonetheless it is an excellent movie.