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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Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe | Self (archive footage) | 2025-09-08 |
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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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Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft | 2021-11-25 | |
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Beautiful Like a Poem | Self (archive footage) | 2020-05-11 |
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Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light | (archive footage) | 2018-07-03 |
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100 Jahre UFA - Maschinenraum des deutschen Films | Self - Actress (archive footage) | 2017-08-28 |
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Becoming Cary Grant | Self (archive footage) | 2017-05-23 |
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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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Rediscovering John Gilbert | Self (archive footage) | 2010-01-10 |
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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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The Great Yiddish Love | (archive footage) | 2002-01-01 |
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Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song | Self (archive footage) | 2002-03-21 |
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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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The Love Goddesses | (Archive Footage) | 1965-03-03 |
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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 80 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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Kismet | Jamilla | 1944-10-01 |
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Memo for Joe | Self | 1944-08-10 |
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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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The Spoilers | Cherry Malotte | 1942-06-11 |
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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 Flame of New Orleans | Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili | 1941-07-07 |
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Manpower | Fay Duval | 1941-08-09 |
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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 Fashion Side of Hollywood | Self | 1935-11-04 |
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The Devil Is a Woman | Concha Perez | 1935-05-03 |
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The Scarlet Empress | Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II | 1934-05-09 |
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The Film Parade | (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1933-01-01 |
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The Song of Songs | Lily Czepanek | 1933-07-19 |
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Blonde Venus | Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones | 1932-09-23 |
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Shanghai Express | Shanghai Lily | 1932-02-12 |
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Dishonored | Magda / X27 | 1931-04-04 |
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Gefahren der Brautzeit | Evelyne | 1930-02-21 |
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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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Morocco | Mademoiselle Amy Jolly | 1930-11-14 |
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Die Frau, nach der man sich sehnt | Stascha | 1929-04-29 |
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Das Schiff der verlorenen Menschen | Ethel Marley | 1929-09-17 |
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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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Sein größter Bluff | Yvette | 1927-05-04 |
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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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Kopf hoch, Charly! | Edmée Marchand | 1927-03-18 |
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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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Der Mensch am Wege | Krämerstochter | 1923-06-11 |
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Die Gräfin von Paris | Lucie | 1923-10-12 |
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Tragödie der Liebe | Lucy | 1923-09-21 |
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Im Schatten des Glücks | (unconfirmed) | 1919-01-01 |
