4.42-Morocco with Jake Myshrall

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film Morocco I'm joined by Jake Myshrall who writes the Film Runner newsletter, and we talk about how stars like Marlene Dietrich were treated both on screen and off, the way von Sternberg layers the visual aspects of his film sets, and the lengths some men will go for love. You can watch Morocco on YouTube, Tubi or the Internet Archive or pick up a physical copy for your collection and be sure to check out Jake's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode include:Thunderbolt directed by Josef von SternbergBlue Angel directed by Josef von SternbergShanghai Express directed by Josef von SternbergWings directed by William A. WellmanFarewell to Arms directed by Frank BorzageA Star is Born directed by William A. WellmanPaths of Glory directed by Stanley KubrickThe Front Page directed by Lewis MilestoneTempest directed by Sam Taylor and Victor TourjanskyWonder of Women directed by Clarence Leon BrownMadame X directed by Lionel BarrymoreThe Rogue Song directed by Lionel BarrymoreIntolerance directed by D. W. GriffithThe Criminal Code directed by Howard HawksSvengali directed by Archie MayoKing Kong directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. SchoedsackCasablanca directed by Michael CurtizOther referenced topics:"American Pie" by Don McLeanNew York Times review"Morocco (1930)- Celebrating iconography and deconstructing the icon" by Alyssa Marie on the Trial Bi Media"Morocco (1930) Film Review" on GreatBooksGuy.com Support the show