She reforms and they soon marry-though she never tells him about her very sordid past. However, when Zorina meets sweet Richard Greene, she falls instantly in love and can't continue her wicked ways. This film is set in a weird Europe-one where there is no war at all-even though it came out in 1940-during the German occupation of France, the Battle of Britain and Mussolini-none of which are even mentioned in the movie! Zorina, Erich von Stroheim and Peter Lorre (all three who had strong Germanic roots) are a team of swindlers who prowl the hot-spots of Europe ripping off unsuspecting members of the upper class. Zorina was a world-famous dancer before she became an actress. I'd love to make some humorous comment about a stunt dancer now claiming credit for all this, but Ms. This film stars Vera Zorina and since she was once an accomplished ballerina, several dance numbers and an allusion to 'Swan Lake' was inserted into the film. I've been here many timesĪndre Desormeaux: Like a bouquet of spring flowers. Herr Protz: Tell me, Countess, is this your first visit to Venice?Ĭountess Tanya Vronsky: Oh, no. Herr Protz: Oh, er, permit me to introduce myself.

Herr Protz: Even being slapped by such a beautiful woman is an event.Ĭountess Tanya Vronsky: I only wish there was some way I could make amends.Ĭountess Tanya Vronsky: But we haven't met yet, Signor. I've made a terrible mistakeĬountess Tanya Vronsky: I don't know what to say I've never even heard of him.Ĭountess Tanya Vronsky: Oh. Herr Protz: I am not Signor Rosselli!Ĭountess Tanya Vronsky: You're not Signor Rosselli? I've heard some of the stories you've been spreading about me, Signor RosselliĬountess Tanya Vronsky: I warn you against repeating any more of this malicious gossip

Countess Tanya Vronsky: I'm Countess Vronsky.

Personal Adventures by William Edwards