(Flash Review)This is a comedic caper film. Elegantly dressed Dietrich, attempts to cleverly heist an expensive pearl neckless by tricking two men while in Paris. Only she clumsily gets in the way of a calm automobile engineer Cooper during her escape. Their paths cross multiple times and ultimately so do their hearts. Haha Of course Cooper ends up in the caper mix which leads to romance. The caper is rather clever and Dietrich's fashion stellar but overall the film is fine and light- hearted; never fully engaging or gripping. Fun little story from the 1930's.

This is a delightful Ernst Lubitsch comedy romance, and the second of two films in which Dietrich and Cooper were co-starred. Frank Borzage is listed as director but producer Lubitsch has the signs of his sly romantic comedy all over this film.This was an important film in both stars' careers. It was important for Marlene because this was her first feature film released after ending her association with director Josef Von Sternberg. And this polished, light, breezy affair couldn't be more of a contrast to her previous outings with that director, with Dietrich demonstrating a droll ability with sophisticated comedy. It was an important film for Cooper, too (though Mr. Deeds Goes to Town was just around the corner for him, a film with a bigger impact upon his career). Cooper, though, showed that he, too, could play screen humor very well here, with, in my opinion, one of his most engaging and personable performances. The subtle skill of Cooper's humorous performance, in fact, may surprise those who think of him mainly as a tight lipped western star.The plot involves Coop as an innocent abroad American on vacation in France when he encounters Dietrich on the road (literally). She is beautiful and sophisticated. He is smitten, of course, but doesn't realize that the charming lady is also a jewel thief. I'll stop there, except to say that that this film is a polished delight, and the two stars have great chemistry.One aside- John Gilbert, Dietrich's current lover, had been slated for the role of Deitrich's suave cohort in crime. However, the role went to John Halliday instead. Deitrich had helped Gilbert stop drinking, but losing the role and news of Deitrich's affair with Cooper caused Gilbert to hit the sauce hard once again and he was soon dead of a heart attack. The role could have been a game changer for Gilbert. Too bad we shall never know.

Unfortunately now forgotten easy-going crime comedy starring magnificent Marlene Dietrich and Gary Cooper. Two stars share electrifying chemistry on the screen (although Dietrich herself first mentioned that Cooper was too one dimensional). It's a lighthearted comedy with simple plot about jewel heist, where Dietrich is seductive and thief and Cooper is non suspecting Don Juan who is getting too mixed up. 'Desire' has it's own charm thanks to the witty dialogue and with some laugh out loud moments. It was produced (some scenes were also directed by) great Ernst Lubitsch, and his touch can be felt throughout the film. Probably not the greatest production by Frank Borzage and Ernst Lubitsch, but it's definitely amusing film and all those who love the 1930's type romantic comedies will find it entertaining.

My wife got me to watch this film the other day and i was expecting a really corny old film,but instead i found it really entertaining and i would have watched it just for the lovely vintage cars that you see so much of in this film.They don't make cars like that anymore.The plot of the film was very simple,although the robbery was very clever,in other words the film never becomes complicated,you never get lost,which is just right for a light comedy.Marlene is very seductive and very convincing as the shady lady who fools Gary Cooper,the pair are excellent together,the chemistry between them is electric.I don't know why this isn't a classic as it hasn't really dated,I think a modern audience would still enjoy this film, as i did.I think in future ill always give these 1930s romances the benefit of the doubt,as there may be others like this one that are total gems.