Marlene Dietrich
Acting
- Born:
- 1901-12-27
- Died:
- 1992-05-06
- Place of birth:
- Berlin, Germany
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.
Known For
Filmography
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
The Century of Icons
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Beautiful Like a Poem
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
100 Years of the UFA
Becoming Cary Grant
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Vito
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Rediscovering John Gilbert
ZEITENBLICKE- Jetzt ist Hallstatt Zeit
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Complicated Women
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
The Great Yiddish Love
Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts
Sternstunde Kunst
Legenden
Storyville
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
The Casting Couch
That's Entertainment! III
The Meeting of Two Queens
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
Eve and Marilyn
Marlene
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Just a Gigolo
The South Bank Show
I Wish You Love
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
Triumph Over Violence
Paris When It Sizzles
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
Judgment at Nuremberg
Touch of Evil
Witness for the Prosecution
The Monte Carlo Story
Around the World in 80 Days
Tony Awards
Rancho Notorious
No Highway in the Sky
German Film Award
Stage Fright
Jigsaw
A Foreign Affair
Golden Earrings
Martin Roumagnac
Kismet
Follow the Boys
Show-Business at War
Breakdowns of 1942
Pittsburgh
The Spoilers
The Lady Is Willing
Manpower
The Flame of New Orleans
Seven Sinners
Destry Rides Again
Angel
Knight Without Armour
The Garden of Allah
Desire
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
The Devil Is a Woman
The Scarlet Empress
The Song of Songs
The Film Parade
Blonde Venus
Shanghai Express
Dishonored
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
Morocco
The Blue Angel
Dangers of the Engagement Period
The Ship of Lost Men
The Woman One Longs For
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
Art of Love
Cafe Electric
His Greatest Bluff
Heads Up, Charley
The Imaginary Baron
A Modern Dubarry
Manon Lescaut
Her Dancing Partner
Leap Into Life
The Countess of Paris
The Tragedy of Love
Man by the Roadside
Im Schatten des Glücks