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Marlene Dietrich

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Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich is an actress born on December 27, 1901 in Berlin, Germany. She died on May 6, 1992, aged 90. She is known for Witness for the Prosecution, Judgment at Nuremberg and The Blue Angel. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of her movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Acting
Born
December 27, 1901
Place of birth
Berlin, Germany
Died
May 6, 1992
Also known as
Marlena Dietrichová · Marie Magdalene Dietrich · Marie Magdalene von Losch

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.

Filmography

  1. 2017Becoming Cary Grantas Self (archive footage)
  2. 2013Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensoredas Self (archive footage)
  3. 2011Vitoas Self (archive footage)
  4. 2010Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiffas Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
  5. 2007Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinemaas Self (archive footage)
  6. 2006Stardust: The Bette Davis Storyas Self (archive footage)
  7. 2005Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Novaas Self (archive footage)
  8. 2004Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'as Self (archive footage)
  9. 2003Complicated Womenas Self (archive footage)
  10. 2002Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Songas Self (archive footage)
  11. 1997Storyville1 episode
  12. 1995The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Moviesas Self (archive footage)
  13. 1994That's Entertainment! IIIas (archive footage) (uncredited)
  14. 1984Marleneas Herself (Voice)
  15. 1978Just a Gigoloas Baroness von Semering
  16. 1973I Wish You Loveas Herself
  17. 1965Triumph Over Violenceas Self (archive footage)
  18. 1964Paris When It Sizzlesas Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
  19. 1962Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitleras Narrator (voice)
  20. 1961Judgment at Nurembergas Mrs. Bertholt
  21. 1958Touch of Evilas Tana
  22. 1957Witness for the Prosecutionas Christine
  23. 1956The Monte Carlo Storyas Maria de Crevecoeur
  24. 1956Around the World in 80 Daysas Saloon Hostess
  25. 1952Rancho Notoriousas Altar Keane
  26. 1951No Highway in the Skyas Monica Teasdale
  27. 1950Stage Frightas Charlotte Inwood
  28. 1949Jigsawas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
  29. 1948A Foreign Affairas Erika Von Schlüetow
  30. 1947Golden Earringsas Lydia
  31. 1946Martin Roumagnacas Blanche Ferrand
  32. 1944Kismetas Jamilla
  33. 1944Follow the Boysas Marlene Dietrich
  34. 1943Show-Business at Waras Self
  35. 1942Pittsburghas Josie 'Hunky' Winters
  36. 1942The Spoilersas Cherry Malotte
  37. 1942The Lady Is Willingas Elizabeth Madden
  38. 1941Manpoweras Fay Duval
  39. 1941The Flame of New Orleansas Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
  40. 1940Seven Sinnersas Bijou
  41. 1939Destry Rides Againas Frenchy
  42. 1937Angelas Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
  43. 1937Knight Without Armouras Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
  44. 1936The Garden of Allahas Domini Enfilden
  45. 1936Desireas Madeleine de Beaupré
  46. 1935The Devil Is a Womanas Concha Perez
  47. 1934The Scarlet Empressas Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
  48. 1933The Song of Songsas Lily Czepanek
  49. 1932Blonde Venusas Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
  50. 1932Shanghai Expressas Shanghai Lily
  51. 1931Dishonoredas Magda / X27
  52. 1930Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
  53. 1930Moroccoas Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
  54. 1930The Blue Angelas Lola Lola
  55. 1930Dangers of the Engagement Periodas Evelyne
  56. 1929The Ship of Lost Menas Ethel Marley
  57. 1929The Woman One Longs Foras Stascha
  58. 1929I Kiss Your Hand, Madameas Laurence Gerard / Lucille
  59. 1927Cafe Electricas Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
  60. 1926Manon Lescautas Micheline