Acting
Marlene Dietrich
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.
Movies with Marlene Dietrich
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
Touch of Evil
1958
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
Desire
1936
Morocco
1930
The Blue Angel
1930
Shanghai Express
1932
Dishonored
1931
Stage Fright
1950
A Foreign Affair
1948
Paris When It Sizzles
1964
Destry Rides Again
1939
Seven Sinners
1940
Rancho Notorious
1952
The Monte Carlo Story
1956
That's Entertainment! III
1994
The Spoilers
1942
Blonde Venus
1932
The Scarlet Empress
1934
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002
Breakdowns of 1942
1942
Marlene
1984
The Song of Songs
1933
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
Becoming Cary Grant
2017
No Highway in the Sky
1951
Just a Gigolo
1978
The Lady Is Willing
1942
Angel
1937
The Flame of New Orleans
1941
Follow the Boys
1944
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013
The Casting Couch
1995
Triumph Over Violence
1965
Jigsaw
1949
Art of Love
1928
The Garden of Allah
1936
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
2026
Knight Without Armour
1937
Kismet
1944
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
Beautiful Like a Poem
2020
Manpower
1941
Vito
2011
Complicated Women
2003
Golden Earrings
1947
The Devil Is a Woman
1935
Show-Business at War
1943
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984
Pittsburgh
1942
100 Years of the UFA
2017
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
1962
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010
The Tragedy of Love
1923
Her Dancing Partner
1925
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
2006
Martin Roumagnac
1946
His Greatest Bluff
1927
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
Manon Lescaut
1926
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021
A Modern Dubarry
1927
The Ship of Lost Men
1929
I Wish You Love
1973
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
1935
The Woman One Longs For
1929
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
1991
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
2004
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
1971
Man by the Roadside
1923
Leap Into Life
1924
The Film Parade
1933
The Countess of Paris
1923
Cafe Electric
1927
The Imaginary Baron
1927
Maria Callas: The Final Act
2024
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
2025
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
Dangers of the Engagement Period
1930
The Great Yiddish Love
2002
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
1929
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
2018
Heads Up, Charley
1927
Im Schatten des Glücks
1919
