Marlene Dietrich
Acting
Born December 27, 1901 · Berlin, Germany
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.
Films (86)
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
2025
Maria Callas: The Final Act
2024
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
2022
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021
Beautiful Like a Poem
2020
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
2018
100 Years of the UFA
2017
Becoming Cary Grant
2017
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
2004
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
Complicated Women
2003
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002
The Great Yiddish Love
2002
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996
That's Entertainment! III
1994
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
1991
Marlene
1984
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984
Just a Gigolo
1978
I Wish You Love
1973
Triumph Over Violence
1965
Paris When It Sizzles
1964
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
1962
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
Touch of Evil
1958
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
The Monte Carlo Story
1956
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
Rancho Notorious
1952
No Highway in the Sky
1951
Stage Fright
1950
Jigsaw
1949
A Foreign Affair
1948
Golden Earrings
1947
Martin Roumagnac
1946
Kismet
1944
Memo for Joe
1944
Follow the Boys
1944
Show-Business at War
1943
Breakdowns of 1942
1942
Pittsburgh
1942
The Spoilers
1942
The Lady Is Willing
1942
Manpower
1941
The Flame of New Orleans
1941
Seven Sinners
1940
Destry Rides Again
1939
Angel
1937
Knight Without Armour
1937
The Garden of Allah
1936
Desire
1936
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
1935
The Devil Is a Woman
1935
The Scarlet Empress
1934
The Song of Songs
1933
The Film Parade
1933
Blonde Venus
1932
Shanghai Express
1932
Dishonored
1931
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930
Morocco
1930
The Blue Angel
1930
Dangers of the Engagement Period
1930
The Ship of Lost Men
1929
The Woman One Longs For
1929
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
1929
Art of Love
1928
Cafe Electric
1927
His Greatest Bluff
1927
Heads Up, Charley
1927
The Imaginary Baron
1927
A Modern Dubarry
1927
Manon Lescaut
1926
Her Dancing Partner
1925
Leap Into Life
1924
The Countess of Paris
1923
The Tragedy of Love
1923
Man by the Roadside
1923
Im Schatten des Glücks
1919