Marlene Dietrich
Biography
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.
Acting (76 movies)
Shanghai Express
1932
Touch of Evil
1958
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
Stage Fright
1950
Around the World in Eighty Days
1956
Paris When It Sizzles
1964
Jigsaw
1949
Manpower
1941
Manon Lescaut
1926
The Scarlet Empress
1934
Just a Gigolo
1978
Follow the Boys
1944
Blonde Venus
1932
Seven Sinners
1940
Rancho Notorious
1952
Marlene
1984
Morocco
1930
The Devil Is a Woman
1935
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
The Flame of New Orleans
1941
Kismet
1944
The Spoilers
1942
Destry Rides Again
1939
No Highway in the Sky
1951
Becoming Cary Grant
2017
A Foreign Affair
1948
Pittsburgh
1942
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021
Angel
1937
The Lady Is Willing
1942
Triumph Over Violence
1965
Dishonored
1931
Desire
1936
The Song of Songs
1933
Knight Without Armour
1937
Martin Roumagnac
1946
Golden Earrings
1947
The Woman One Longs For
1929
The Garden of Allah
1936
The Monte Carlo Story
1956
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930
Cafe Electric
1927
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
1929
The Ship of Lost Men
1929
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
2004
The Great Yiddish Love
2002
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
1962
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
1935
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002
That's Entertainment! III
1994
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996
His Greatest Bluff
1927
Dangers of the Engagement
1930
Show-Business at War
1943
The Imaginary Baron
1927
Leap Into Life
1924
Man by the Roadside
1923
Complicated Women
2003
The Countess of Paris
1923
The Tragedy of Love
1923
Memo for Joe
1944
The Film Parade
1933
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
The Blue Angel
1930
Her Dancing Partner
1925
Art of Love
1928
100 Years of the UFA
2017
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
Breakdowns of 1942
1942
Maria Callas: The Final Act
2024
Beautiful Like a Poem
2020
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
2025
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