I Was an Adventuress(1940)
I Was an Adventuress Synopsis
Posing as the fabulously glamorous Countess Tanya Vronsky, a poor young ballet dancer and her two accomplices are really a team of skilled con artists! They mingle with Europe's high society, always looking for the next wealthy victim to fleece with their fake jewellery scam... Then Tanya meets the dashing young Paul Vernay. At first she wants to rob him. Then she decides she wants to marry him and to leave her criminal past behind her. Her accomplices agree but only if she'll join them in one last, big swindle...
I Was an Adventuress (1940) is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Gregory Ratoff, released on May 10, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Vera Zorina, Richard Greene, Erich von Stroheim and Peter Lorre. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregory Ratoff
- Writers:
- Don Ettlinger, Karl Tunberg, John O'Hara
- Cinematographer:
- Leon Shamroy
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
I Was an Adventuress Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vera Zorina
as Countess Tanya Vronsky
Richard Greene
as Paul Vernay
Erich von Stroheim
as Andre Desormeaux
Peter Lorre
as Polo
Sig Ruman
as Herr Protz
Fritz Feld
as Henri Gautier
Cora Witherspoon
as Aunt Cecile
- Anthony Kemble-Cooper
Anthony Kemble-Cooper
as Cousin Emil
Paul Porcasi
as Fisherman
Inez Palange
as Fisherman's Wife
Egon Brecher
as Jacques Dubois
Roger Imhof
as Henrich Von Kongen
Key crew
Directed by Gregory Ratoff, written by Don Ettlinger, Karl Tunberg and John O'Hara.
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I Was an Adventuress Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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I Was an Adventuress – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in I Was an Adventuress?
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The main cast of I Was an Adventuress (1940) includes Vera Zorina, Richard Greene, Erich von Stroheim, Peter Lorre and Sig Ruman. The film was directed by Gregory Ratoff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Was an Adventuress released?
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I Was an Adventuress was released on May 10, 1940 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is I Was an Adventuress worth watching?
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I Was an Adventuress (1940) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.