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Marlene Dietrich
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Marlene Dietrich (1901–1992) was a German-American actress and singer, widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures of classic Hollywood. She rose to fame in the 1930s with films like The Blue Angel, Shanghai Express, and Destry Rides Again, captivating audiences with her sultry voice, striking beauty, and androgynous style. Known for her ability to reinvent herself, Dietrich transitioned from film star to a celebrated cabaret performer, touring internationally for decades.
Beyond her career, Dietrich was known for her progressive views and unconventional lifestyle. She openly defied gender norms, often wearing men's clothing both on and off-screen, which contributed to her enigmatic p…
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Marlene Dietrich (1901–1992) was a German-American actress and singer, widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures of classic Hollywood. She rose to fame in the 1930s with films like The Blue Angel, Shanghai Express, and Destry Rides Again, captivating audiences with her sultry voice, striking beauty, and androgynous style. Known for her ability to reinvent herself, Dietrich transitioned from film star to a celebrated cabaret performer, touring internationally for decades. Beyond her career, Dietrich was known for her progressive views and unconventional lifestyle. She openly defied gender norms, often wearing men's clothing both on and off-screen, which contributed to her enigmatic persona. Her personal life has long been the subject of speculation, particularly regarding her sexuality. While she was married to Rudolf Sieber, she was rumored to have had relationships with both men and women, including actresses Claudette Colbert and Mercedes de Acosta. Some sources suggest she was part of Hollywood’s so-called “sewing circle,” a network of women engaged in same-sex relationships. However, Dietrich never publicly confirmed these rumors, maintaining an air of mystery that only added to her legendary status. Her legacy continues to inspire discussions on gender, sexuality, and Hollywood’s golden age.
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Marlene Dietrich's Filmography
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Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
as Self (archive footage)
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
as Self (archive footage)
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Beautiful Like a Poem
as Self (archive footage)
No Poster
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
as (archive footage)
100 Years of the UFA
as Self - Actress (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant
as Self (archive footage)
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
as Self (archive footage)
Vito
as Self (archive footage)
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
Rediscovering John Gilbert
as Self (archive footage)
ZEITENBLICKE- Jetzt ist Hallstatt Zeit
as Self
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
as Self (archive footage)
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
as Self (archive footage)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
as Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
as Self (archive footage)
No Poster
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
as Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
as Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
as Self (archive footage)
The Great Yiddish Love
as (archive footage)
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as Self (archive footage)
The Casting Couch
That's Entertainment! III
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Meeting of Two Queens
as (archive footage)
No Poster
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
as (archive footage)
Eve and Marilyn
as Self (archive photos)
Marlene
as Herself (Voice)
Going Hollywood: The '30s
as Self (archive footage)
Just a Gigolo
as Baroness von Semering
No Poster
I Wish You Love
as Herself
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
as Self - Interviewee
Triumph Over Violence
as Self (archive footage)
Paris When It Sizzles
as Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
as Narrator (voice)
Judgment at Nuremberg
as Mrs. Bertholt
Touch of Evil
as Tana
Witness for the Prosecution
as Christine
The Monte Carlo Story
as Maria de Crevecoeur
Around the World in 80 Days
as Saloon Hostess
Rancho Notorious
as Altar Keane
No Highway in the Sky
as Monica Teasdale
Stage Fright
as Charlotte Inwood
Jigsaw
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
A Foreign Affair
as Erika Von Schlüetow
Golden Earrings
as Lydia
Martin Roumagnac
as Blanche Ferrand
Kismet
as Jamilla
Follow the Boys
as Marlene Dietrich
Show-Business at War
as Self
Breakdowns of 1942
as Self
Pittsburgh
as Josie 'Hunky' Winters
The Spoilers
as Cherry Malotte
The Lady Is Willing
as Elizabeth Madden
Manpower
as Fay Duval
The Flame of New Orleans
as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
Seven Sinners
as Bijou
Destry Rides Again
as Frenchy
Angel
as Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
Knight Without Armour
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
The Garden of Allah
as Domini Enfilden
Desire
as Madeleine de Beaupré
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
as Self
The Devil Is a Woman
as Concha Perez
The Scarlet Empress
as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
The Song of Songs
as Lily Czepanek
The Film Parade
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Blonde Venus
as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Shanghai Express
as Shanghai Lily
Dishonored
as Magda / X27
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
Morocco
as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
The Blue Angel
as Lola Lola
Dangers of the Engagement Period
as Evelyne
The Ship of Lost Men
as Ethel Marley
The Woman One Longs For
as Stascha
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
as Laurence Gerard / Lucille
Art of Love
as Chichotte de Gastoné
Cafe Electric
as Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
His Greatest Bluff
as Yvette
Heads Up, Charley
as Edmée Marchand
The Imaginary Baron
as Sophie
No Poster
A Modern Dubarry
as Kokotte
Manon Lescaut
as Micheline
Her Dancing Partner
as Dancer (Extra)
Leap Into Life
as Mädchen
The Countess of Paris
as Lucie
The Tragedy of Love
as Lucy
Man by the Roadside
as Krämerstochter
No Poster
Im Schatten des Glücks
as (unconfirmed)
Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies
as Self