This is one of about 42 Screenplays in a series. The book is full of stills. The dialog and motion I n script form. There is an introduction by Josef Von Sternberg. The movie stands on its own. However they use expressions to tell you what is in black and white in this book. The English and German versions were made separately (not dubbed)

Full of cynical, razor-sharp and often very funny opinions. It's so one-sided, however, that I came away very curious to read what Dietrich herself thought about their relationship-- preferably in her own words.

Sternberg was definitely quite a character, and his autobiography is vastly entertaining.

Unfortunately the author assumes the role of cheerleader rather than an objective observer of Josef von Sternberg's films and life. Although this is an information packed book, Mr. Weinberg unnecessarily attacks other critical assessments of von Sternberg's work. Another disappointing facet of this book is Weinberg's convoluted phrasings and writing style.

Certainly the subject matter (von Sternberg) is of importance to film and photography buffs but the reader of von Sternberg's life and works would be better served reading von Sternberg's "Fun In A Chinese Laundry." The information contained in Weinberg's book is sufficient for a 2 star rating, but not more.