As You Desire Me(1932)
As You Desire Me Synopsis
Bar entertainer Zara is a discontented alcoholic who is pursued by many men but lives with novelist Carl Salter. One day, Tony shows up on Salter's estate claiming that Zara is actually Maria, the wife of his close friend Bruno, claiming that her memory was destroyed during World War I. Zara doesn't remember but leaves with Tony to Salter's dismay. Bruno, now an officer in the Italian Army, tries to coax Maria's memory back on his large estate. No one is really sure if Zara is Maria, and when Salter shows up with a mental case from Trieste that he claims is the real Maria, everyone on Bruno's estate is desperately searching for the truth.
As You Desire Me (1932) is a drama film directed by George Fitzmaurice, released on May 28, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Erich von Stroheim and Owen Moore. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- George Fitzmaurice
- Writers:
- Gene Markey, Gene Markey, Luigi Pirandello
- Producers:
- George Fitzmaurice, Irving Thalberg
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Daniels
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $460,733
- Revenue:
- $1,362,000
- Status:
- Released
As You Desire Me (1932) Trailer
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As You Desire Me Cast & Crew
Main cast
Greta Garbo
as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
Melvyn Douglas
as Count Bruno Varelli
Erich von Stroheim
as Carl Salter
Owen Moore
as Tony Boffie
Hedda Hopper
as Ines Montari
Rafaela Ottiano
as Lena
Warburton Gamble
as Baron
Albert Conti
as Captain
William Ricciardi
as Pietro
Roland Varno
as Albert
Reginald Barlow
as Dr. Reinhardt
Max Barwyn
as Cafe Headwaiter
Key crew
Directed by George Fitzmaurice, written by Gene Markey, Gene Markey and Luigi Pirandello, produced by George Fitzmaurice and Irving Thalberg.
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As You Desire Me Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 14 ratings.
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As You Desire Me – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch As You Desire Me online?
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As You Desire Me (1932) is available to stream on Filmin, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in As You Desire Me?
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The main cast of As You Desire Me (1932) includes Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Erich von Stroheim, Owen Moore and Hedda Hopper. The film was directed by George Fitzmaurice. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was As You Desire Me released?
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As You Desire Me was released on May 28, 1932 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is As You Desire Me worth watching?
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As You Desire Me (1932) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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