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.
94 acting credits
Acting · 94
Tony Awards
1956
German Film Award
1951
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
Touch of Evil
1958
Stage Fright
1950
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
2002
The Blue Angel
1930
Morocco
1930
The Century of Icons
2022
A Foreign Affair
1948
Shanghai Express
1932
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
2022
The Scarlet Empress
1934
Triumph Over Violence
1965
Rancho Notorious
1952
Paris When It Sizzles
1964
Manpower
1941
The Spoilers
1942
Destry Rides Again
1939
Blonde Venus
1932
Just a Gigolo
1978
Desire
1936
Complicated Women
2003
Seven Sinners
1940
Sternstunde Kunst
1998
Dishonored
1931
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010
Angel
1937
Knight Without Armour
1937
No Highway in the Sky
1951
Legenden
1998
Becoming Cary Grant
2017
The Song of Songs
1933
Vito
2011
Jigsaw
1949
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
The Garden of Allah
1936
Kismet
1944
The Monte Carlo Story
1956
The Flame of New Orleans
1941
That's Entertainment! III
1994
Beautiful Like a Poem
2020
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984
Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts
2001
The Devil Is a Woman
1935
The Lady Is Willing
1942
Show-Business at War
1943
Follow the Boys
1944
Golden Earrings
1947
Pittsburgh
1942
The Film Parade
1933
Manon Lescaut
1926
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013
The Ship of Lost Men
1929
Breakdowns of 1942
1942
The Casting Couch
1995
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
The Great Yiddish Love
2002
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021
100 Years of the UFA
2017
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002
His Greatest Bluff
1927
The Woman One Longs For
1929
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
1962
Marlene
1984
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
2025
The Tragedy of Love
1923
The Imaginary Baron
1927
Maria Callas: The Final Act
2024
Man by the Roadside
1923
Martin Roumagnac
1946
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
1991
I Wish You Love
1973
A Modern Dubarry
1927
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996
Dangers of the Engagement Period
1930
Im Schatten des Glücks
1919
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
1935
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
2018
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
1929
Art of Love
1928
Her Dancing Partner
1925
Leap Into Life
1924
The Countess of Paris
1923
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930
Cafe Electric
1927
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
2004
Heads Up, Charley
1927
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010