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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.
Acted in 63
2020s
- 2023
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
TV
- 2021
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Movie
2010s
- 2010
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
2000s
- 2002
The Great Yiddish Love
(archive footage)
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
Movie
- 1995
The Casting Couch
Movie
- 1994
That's Entertainment! III
(archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1991
The Meeting of Two Queens
(archive footage)
1970s
- 1978
1960s
- 1964
- 1963
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Movie
- 1961
1950s
- 1958
- 1957
- 1956
The Monte Carlo Story
Maria de Crevecoeur
- 1952
- 1951
- 1950
1940s
- 1949
Jigsaw
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- 1948
- 1947
Golden Earrings
Lydia
- 1946
- 1944
- 1942
Pittsburgh
Josie 'Hunky' Winters
The Lady Is Willing
Elizabeth Madden
- 1941
Manpower
Fay Duval
The Flame of New Orleans
Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
- 1940
1930s
- 1939
Destry Rides Again
Frenchy
- 1937
Knight Without Armour
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
- 1936
The Garden of Allah
Domini Enfilden
- 1935
The Devil Is a Woman
Concha Perez
- 1934
- 1933
The Song of Songs
Lily Czepanek
The Film Parade
(archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1932
Blonde Venus
Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Shanghai Express
Shanghai Lily
- 1931
- 1930
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
Movie
Dangers of the Engagement Period
Evelyne
1920s
- 1929
The Ship of Lost Men
Ethel Marley
The Woman One Longs For
Stascha
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
Laurence Gerard / Lucille
- 1928
Art of Love
Chichotte de Gastoné
- 1927
Cafe Electric
Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
His Greatest Bluff
Yvette
Heads Up, Charley
Edmée Marchand
The Imaginary Baron
Sophie
- 1926
Manon Lescaut
Micheline
- 1925
Her Dancing Partner
Dancer (Extra)
- 1924
Leap Into Life
Mädchen
- 1923
The Countess of Paris
Lucie
Man by the Roadside
Krämerstochter
Appearances30
2020s
- 2026
Jean Gabin - La guerre, c'est pas du cinéma
Self (archive footage)
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
Self (archive footage)
- 2025
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
Self (archive footage)
- 2024
Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies
Self
- 2022
The Century of Icons
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
- 2020
Beautiful Like a Poem
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2017
100 Years of the UFA
Self - Actress (archive footage)
- 2013
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Self (archive footage)
- 2011
Vito
Self (archive footage)
- 2010
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2008
ZEITENBLICKE- Jetzt ist Hallstatt Zeit
Self
- 2007
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Self (archive footage)
- 2005
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Self (archive footage)
- 2004
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
- 2002
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
1980s
- 1987
Eve and Marilyn
Self (archive photos)
- 1984
Marlene
Herself (Voice)
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Self (archive footage)
1970s
- 1971
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
Self - Interviewee
1960s
- 1965
Triumph Over Violence
Self (archive footage)
- 1962
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
Narrator (voice)
1940s
- 1943
Show-Business at War
Self
- 1942
Breakdowns of 1942
Self
1930s
- 1935
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
Self