Peasant girl Lily (Marlene Dietrich) moves to Berlin, where she falls in love with sculptor Richard (Brian Aherne), for whom she poses. When Richard gets cold feet, Lily enters into an unhappy marriage with a wealthy Baron (Lionel Atwill), but longs to return to her true love.
Audio commentary with film historian David Del Valle (2020)
The Mamoulian Touch (2023, 33 mins): writer and critic Geoff Andrew assesses 'The Song of Songs' and its place within the career of director Rouben Mamoulian
Lux Radio Theatre: 'The Song of Songs' (1937): radio play adaptation of the film's screenplay, featuring returning cast members Marlene Dietrich and Lionel Atwill, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Original theatrical trailer
Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials
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