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 onl…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — Christine
2. Touch of Evil (1958) — Tana
3. Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) — Mrs. Bertholt
4. Around the World in 80 Days (1956) — Saloon Hostess
5. Stage Fright (1950) — Charlotte Inwood
6. The Blue Angel (1930) — Lola Lola
7. Shanghai Express (1932) — Shanghai Lily
8. Destry Rides Again (1939) — Frenchy
9. Paris When It Sizzles (1964) — Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
10. Morocco (1930) — Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
11. A Foreign Affair (1948) — Erika Von Schlüetow
12. Blonde Venus (1932) — Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
13. The Scarlet Empress (1934) — Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
14. Rancho Notorious (1952) — Altar Keane
15. Angel (1937) — Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
16. Dishonored (1931) — Magda / X27
17. The Devil Is a Woman (1935) — Concha Perez
18. The Spoilers (1942) — Cherry Malotte
19. No Highway in the Sky (1951) — Monica Teasdale
20. Triumph Over Violence (1965) — Self (archive footage)
21. Desire (1936) — Madeleine de Beaupré
22. Becoming Cary Grant (2017) — Self (archive footage)
23. That's Entertainment! III (1994) — (archive footage)
24. Seven Sinners (1940) — Bijou
25. Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010) — Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
26. The Garden of Allah (1936) — Domini Enfilden
27. Just a Gigolo (1978) — Baroness von Semering
28. The Song of Songs (1933) — Lily Czepanek
29. The Flame of New Orleans (1941) — Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
30. Jigsaw (1949) — Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
31. Martin Roumagnac (1946) — Blanche Ferrand
32. Manpower (1941) — Fay Duval
33. Knight Without Armour (1937) — Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
34. Kismet (1944) — Jamilla
35. Pittsburgh (1942) — Josie 'Hunky' Winters
36. Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006) — Self (archive footage)
37. Vito (2011) — Self (archive)
38. Marlene (1984) — Herself (Voice)
39. Golden Earrings (1947) — Lydia
40. Complicated Women (2003) — Self (archive footage)