1901-12-27 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.
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Maria Callas: The Final Act | Self (archive photo) | 2024-12-29 |
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Normandie ne partira pas ce soir | 2021-09-01 | |
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Beautiful Like a Poem | 2020-05-11 | |
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Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light | (archive footage) | 2018-07-03 |
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Becoming Cary Grant | Self (archive footage) | 2017-05-23 |
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100 Jahre UFA - Maschinenraum des deutschen Films | Self - Actress (archive footage) | 2017-08-28 |
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Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored | Self (archive footage) | 2013-01-29 |
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Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff | Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage) | 2010-05-05 |
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Cinema's Exiles: From Hitler to Hollywood | Self (archive footage) | 2009-01-01 |
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Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema | Self (archive footage) | 2007-05-23 |
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Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova | Self (archive footage) | 2005-01-01 |
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Checking Out: Grand Hotel | Self (archive footage) | 2004-02-03 |
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Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright' | Self (archive footage) | 2004-09-07 |
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Complicated Women | Self (archive footage) | 2003-05-06 |
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Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song | Self (archive footage) | 2002-03-21 |
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The Great Yiddish Love | (archive footage) | 2002-01-01 |
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No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich | 1996-07-24 | |
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That's Entertainment! III | (archive footage) | 1994-07-01 |
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The Meeting of Two Queens | (archive footage) | 1991-03-19 |
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Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking | (archive footage) | 1991-01-01 |
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Marlene | Herself (Voice) | 1984-10-01 |
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Going Hollywood: The '30s | Self (archive footage) | 1984-01-01 |
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Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo | Baroness von Semering | 1978-11-16 |
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I Wish You Love | Herself | 1973-08-19 |
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Обыкновенный фашизм | Self (archive footage) | 1965-12-31 |
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Paris When It Sizzles | Marlene Dietrich (uncredited) | 1964-03-01 |
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Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler | Narrator (voice) | 1962-08-25 |
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Judgment at Nuremberg | Mrs. Bertholt | 1961-12-18 |
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Touch of Evil | Tana | 1958-03-30 |
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Witness for the Prosecution | Christine | 1957-12-17 |
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Montecarlo | Maria de Crevecoeur | 1956-12-19 |
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Around the World in Eighty Days | Saloon Hostess | 1956-10-17 |
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Rancho Notorious | Altar Keane | 1952-04-10 |
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No Highway in the Sky | Monica Teasdale | 1951-06-28 |
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Stage Fright | Charlotte Inwood | 1950-02-23 |
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Jigsaw | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | 1949-03-11 |
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A Foreign Affair | Erika Von Schlüetow | 1948-08-20 |
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Golden Earrings | Lydia | 1947-08-27 |
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Martin Roumagnac | Blanche Ferrand | 1946-12-18 |
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Memo for Joe | Self | 1944-08-10 |
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Kismet | Jamilla | 1944-10-01 |
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Follow the Boys | Marlene Dietrich | 1944-05-05 |
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Show-Business at War | Self | 1943-05-21 |
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Pittsburgh | Josie 'Hunky' Winters | 1942-12-11 |
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Breakdowns of 1942 | Self | 1942-12-31 |
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The Lady Is Willing | Elizabeth Madden | 1942-02-12 |
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The Spoilers | Cherry Malotte | 1942-06-11 |
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Manpower | Fay Duval | 1941-08-09 |
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The Flame of New Orleans | Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili | 1941-07-07 |
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Seven Sinners | Bijou | 1940-10-25 |
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Destry Rides Again | Frenchy | 1939-11-30 |
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Knight Without Armour | Countess Alexandra Vladinoff | 1937-07-23 |
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Angel | Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel | 1937-10-29 |
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Desire | Madeleine de Beaupré | 1936-04-11 |
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The Garden of Allah | Domini Enfilden | 1936-10-14 |
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The Devil Is a Woman | Concha Perez | 1935-05-03 |
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The Fashion Side of Hollywood | Self | 1935-11-04 |
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The Scarlet Empress | Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II | 1934-05-09 |
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The Song of Songs | Lily Czepanek | 1933-07-19 |
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The Film Parade | (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1933-01-01 |
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Shanghai Express | Shanghai Lily | 1932-02-12 |
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Blonde Venus | Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones | 1932-09-23 |
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Dishonored | Magda / X27 | 1931-04-04 |
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Der blaue Engel | Lola Lola | 1930-04-01 |
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Marlene Dietrich, “Der Blaue Engel” Screen Test | 1930-12-31 | |
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Gefahren der Brautzeit | Evelyne | 1930-02-21 |
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Morocco | Mademoiselle Amy Jolly | 1930-11-14 |
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Das Schiff der verlorenen Menschen | Ethel Marley | 1929-09-17 |
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Die Frau, nach der man sich sehnt | Stascha | 1929-04-29 |
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Ich küsse Ihre Hand, Madame | Laurence Gerard / Lucille | 1929-01-16 |
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Prinzessin Olala | Chichotte de Gastoné | 1928-09-05 |
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Café Elektric | Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen | 1927-11-25 |
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Kopf hoch, Charly! | Edmée Marchand | 1927-03-18 |
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Der Juxbaron | Sophie | 1927-03-04 |
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Eine Dubarry von heute | Kokotte | 1927-01-24 |
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Sein größter Bluff | Yvette | 1927-05-04 |
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Manon Lescaut | Micheline | 1926-02-15 |
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Der Tänzer meiner Frau | Dancer (Extra) | 1925-11-06 |
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Der Sprung ins Leben | Mädchen | 1924-04-01 |
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Die Gräfin von Paris | Lucie | 1923-10-12 |
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Der Mensch am Wege | Krämerstochter | 1923-06-11 |
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Tragödie der Liebe | Lucy | 1923-09-21 |
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Im Schatten des Glücks | (unconfirmed) | 1919-01-01 |
