Blonde Venus 1932

Mordaunt Hall, New York Times: A muddled, unimaginative and generally hapless piece of work, relieved somewhat by the talent and charm of the German actress and Herbert Marshall's valiant work in a thankless role. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: Even Josef von Sternberg had his off days. Read more

Tony Rayns, Time Out: The film is certainly a mess at one level, with damaging fluctuations in tone and pace, and some ropey supporting performances, but it remains enough of a visual triumph to earn its place in the series of Dietrich movies. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: A disappointer. Much of the blame is to be laid at director Josef von Sternberg's doorstep. Read more