Marlene Dietrich

Known for ActingBorn 1901-12-27Died 1992-05-06Berlin, 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.Read more

Movies & web series

Art of Love

A Modern Dubarry

The Imaginary Baron

Heads Up, Charley

Man by the Roadside

Das Jahrhundert des Theaters

Going Hollywood: The '30s

His Greatest Bluff

Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe

The Casting Couch

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

Eve and Marilyn

Witness for the Prosecution

Judgment at Nuremberg

Storyville

Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'

The Film Parade

Touch of Evil

Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon

Leap Into Life

The Century of Icons

Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft

Triumph Over Violence

Vito

Checking Out: Grand Hotel

That's Entertainment! III

Complicated Women

Marlene

Becoming Cary Grant

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

Cafe Electric

Stardust: The Bette Davis Story

The Blue Angel

Destry Rides Again

A Foreign Affair

Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song

No Highway in the Sky

Show-Business at War

Desire

Shanghai Express

Stage Fright

The Scarlet Empress

Dishonored

Around the World in 80 Days

Her Dancing Partner

The Tragedy of Love