Marlene Dietrich
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.
Filmography
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
as Self (archive footage)
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
as Self (archive footage)
Maria Callas: The Final Act
as Self (archive photo)
Maria Callas: The Final Act
as Self (archive photo)
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
100 Years of the UFA
as Self - Actress (archive footage)
100 Years of the UFA
as Self - Actress (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant
as Self (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant
as Self (archive footage)
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
as Self (archive footage)
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
as Self (archive footage)
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
as Self (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
as Self (archive footage)
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
as Self (archive footage)
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
as Self (archive footage)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
as Self (archive footage)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
as Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
as Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
as Self (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
as Self (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
as Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
as Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
as Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
as Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
as Self (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as Self (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as Self (archive footage)
The Casting Couch
The Casting Couch
That's Entertainment! III
as (archive footage)
That's Entertainment! III
as (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens
as (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens
as (archive footage)
Just a Gigolo
as Baroness von Semering
Just a Gigolo
as Baroness von Semering
Judgment at Nuremberg
as Mrs. Bertholt
Judgment at Nuremberg
as Mrs. Bertholt
Witness for the Prosecution
as Christine
Witness for the Prosecution
as Christine
The Monte Carlo Story
as Maria de Crevecoeur
The Monte Carlo Story
as Maria de Crevecoeur
Around the World in 80 Days
as Saloon Hostess
Around the World in 80 Days
as Saloon Hostess
Rancho Notorious
as Altar Keane
Rancho Notorious
as Altar Keane
No Highway in the Sky
as Monica Teasdale
No Highway in the Sky
as Monica Teasdale
Stage Fright
as Charlotte Inwood
Stage Fright
as Charlotte Inwood
Jigsaw
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Jigsaw
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
A Foreign Affair
as Erika Von Schlüetow
A Foreign Affair
as Erika Von Schlüetow
Golden Earrings
as Lydia
Golden Earrings
as Lydia
Martin Roumagnac
as Blanche Ferrand
Martin Roumagnac
as Blanche Ferrand
Kismet
as Jamilla
Kismet
as Jamilla
Follow the Boys
as Marlene Dietrich
Follow the Boys
as Marlene Dietrich
Show-Business at War
as Self
Show-Business at War
as Self
The Spoilers
as Cherry Malotte
The Spoilers
as Cherry Malotte
Manpower
as Fay Duval
Manpower
as Fay Duval
The Flame of New Orleans
as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
The Flame of New Orleans
as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
Seven Sinners
as Bijou
Seven Sinners
as Bijou
Angel
as Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
Angel
as Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
Knight Without Armour
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
Knight Without Armour
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
The Garden of Allah
as Domini Enfilden
The Garden of Allah
as Domini Enfilden
Desire
as Madeleine de Beaupré
Desire
as Madeleine de Beaupré
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
as Self
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
as Self
The Devil Is a Woman
as Concha Perez
The Devil Is a Woman
as Concha Perez
The Scarlet Empress
as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
The Scarlet Empress
as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
The Film Parade
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Film Parade
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Shanghai Express
as Shanghai Lily
Shanghai Express
as Shanghai Lily
Dishonored
as Magda / X27
Dishonored
as Magda / X27
Morocco
as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
Morocco
as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
The Blue Angel
as Lola Lola
The Blue Angel
as Lola Lola
The Ship of Lost Men
as Ethel Marley
The Ship of Lost Men
as Ethel Marley
The Imaginary Baron
as Sophie
The Imaginary Baron
as Sophie
Manon Lescaut
as Micheline
Manon Lescaut
as Micheline
Leap Into Life
as Mädchen
Leap Into Life
as Mädchen