Desire
1936, English. Directed by Frank Borzage.
Love was her precious loot!
Madeleine steals a string of pearls in Paris and uses American engineer Tom, who is driving on his vacation to Spain, to get the pearls out of France. But getting the pearls back from him proves to be difficult without falling in love.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Desire
Desire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Frank BorzageDirector
- Marlene DietrichMadeleine de Beaupré
- Gary CooperTom Bradley
- John HallidayCarlos Margoli
- William FrawleyMr. Gibson
- Ernest CossartAristide Duvalle
- Akim TamiroffAvilia
- Alan MowbrayDr. Maurice Pauquet
- Zeffie TilburyAunt Olga
- George MacQuarrieClerk With Gun
- Robert Emmett O'ConnorCustoms Official
- George DavisFrench Garage Man (uncredited)
- Enrique AcostaPedro, the Butler (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 11 April 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edwin Justus Mayer, Waldemar Young, Samuel Hoffenstein
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Desire: quick answers
Is Desire worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Desire?
Desire runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Desire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Desire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Desire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Desire is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Desire on?
Desire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Desire?
If you liked Desire, try Trouble in Paradise, Midnight, Holiday.
Who directed Desire?
Desire (1936) was directed by Frank Borzage and stars Marlene Dietrich, Gary Cooper, John Halliday.