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.
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Movies (95)
Jean Gabin - La guerre, c'est pas du cinéma
2026 · Self (archive footage)
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
2026 · Self (archive footage)
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
2025 · Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies
2024 · Self
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021
Beautiful Like a Poem
2020 · Self (archive footage)
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
2018 · (archive footage)
100 Years of the UFA
2017 · Self - Actress (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant
2017 · Self (archive footage)
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013 · Self (archive footage)
Vito
2011 · Self (archive footage)
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010 · Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010 · Self (archive footage)
ZEITENBLICKE- Jetzt ist Hallstatt Zeit
2008 · Self
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007 · Self (archive footage)
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
2006 · Self (archive footage)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005 · Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
2004 · Self (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004 · Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
2003 · Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002 · Self (archive footage)
The Great Yiddish Love
2002 · (archive footage)
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995 · Self (archive footage)
The Casting Couch
1995
That's Entertainment! III
1994 · (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991 · (archive footage)
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
1991 · (archive footage)
Eve and Marilyn
1987 · Self (archive photos)
Marlene
1984 · Herself (Voice)
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984 · Self (archive footage)
Just a Gigolo
1978 · Baroness von Semering
I Wish You Love
1973 · Herself
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
1971 · Self - Interviewee
Triumph Over Violence
1965 · Self (archive footage)
Paris When It Sizzles
1964 · Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
1963
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
1962 · Narrator (voice)
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961 · Mrs. Bertholt
Touch of Evil
1958 · Tana
Witness for the Prosecution
1957 · Christine
The Monte Carlo Story
1956 · Maria de Crevecoeur
Around the World in 80 Days
1956 · Saloon Hostess
Rancho Notorious
1952 · Altar Keane
No Highway in the Sky
1951 · Monica Teasdale
Stage Fright
1950 · Charlotte Inwood
Jigsaw
1949 · Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
A Foreign Affair
1948 · Erika Von Schlüetow
Golden Earrings
1947 · Lydia
Martin Roumagnac
1946 · Blanche Ferrand
Kismet
1944 · Jamilla
Follow the Boys
1944 · Marlene Dietrich
Show-Business at War
1943 · Self
Breakdowns of 1942
1942 · Self
Pittsburgh
1942 · Josie 'Hunky' Winters
The Spoilers
1942 · Cherry Malotte
The Lady Is Willing
1942 · Elizabeth Madden
Manpower
1941 · Fay Duval
The Flame of New Orleans
1941 · Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
Seven Sinners
1940 · Bijou
Destry Rides Again
1939 · Frenchy
Angel
1937 · Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
Knight Without Armour
1937 · Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
The Garden of Allah
1936 · Domini Enfilden
Desire
1936 · Madeleine de Beaupré
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
1935 · Self
The Devil Is a Woman
1935 · Concha Perez
The Scarlet Empress
1934 · Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
The Song of Songs
1933 · Lily Czepanek
The Film Parade
1933 · (archive footage) (uncredited)
Blonde Venus
1932 · Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Shanghai Express
1932 · Shanghai Lily
Dishonored
1931 · Magda / X27
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930
Morocco
1930 · Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
The Blue Angel
1930 · Lola Lola
Dangers of the Engagement Period
1930 · Evelyne
The Ship of Lost Men
1929 · Ethel Marley
The Woman One Longs For
1929 · Stascha
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
1929 · Laurence Gerard / Lucille
Art of Love
1928 · Chichotte de Gastoné
Cafe Electric
1927 · Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
His Greatest Bluff
1927 · Yvette
Heads Up, Charley
1927 · Edmée Marchand
The Imaginary Baron
1927 · Sophie
A Modern Dubarry
1927 · Kokotte
Manon Lescaut
1926 · Micheline
Her Dancing Partner
1925 · Dancer (Extra)
Leap Into Life
1924 · Mädchen
Tragödie der Liebe. Teil 3
1923 · Lucie
Tragödie der Liebe. Teil 4
1923 · Lucie
The Countess of Paris
1923 · Lucie
The Tragedy of Love
1923 · Lucy
Man by the Roadside
1923 · Krämerstochter
Im Schatten des Glücks
1919 · (unconfirmed)
TV shows (10)
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
2023
The Century of Icons
2022 · Self (archive footage)
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
2002 · Self (archive footage)
Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts
2001 · Self (archive Footage)
Sternstunde Kunst
1998 · Self (archive footage)
Legenden
1998 · Self (archive footage)
Storyville
1997
The South Bank Show
1978
Tony Awards
1956 · Self - Recipient
German Film Award
1951 · Self