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Marlene Dietrich
Berlin, 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 f…
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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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2026
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
Movie archive footage
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2025
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2024
Maria Callas: The Final Act
Movie Self (archive photo)
- 2023
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2022
The Century of Icons
TV show Self (archive footage)
- 2021
- 2021
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2020
Beautiful Like a Poem
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2018
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
Movie (archive footage)
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2017
100 Years of the UFA
Movie Self - Actress (archive footage)
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2017
Becoming Cary Grant
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2013
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2011
Vito
Movie Self (archive)
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2010
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Movie Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
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2010
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2007
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2006
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2005
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2004
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2004
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2003
Complicated Women
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2002
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
TV show Self (archive footage)
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2002
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2002
The Great Yiddish Love
Movie (archive footage)
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2001
Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts
TV show Self (archive Footage)
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1998
Sternstunde Kunst
TV show Self (archive footage)
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1998
Legenden
TV show Self (archive footage)
- 1996
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1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1995
The Casting Couch
Movie
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1994
That's Entertainment! III
Movie (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1991
The Meeting of Two Queens
Movie (archive footage)
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1991
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
Movie (archive footage)
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1987
Eve and Marilyn
Movie Self (archive photos)
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1984
Marlene
Movie Herself (Voice)
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1984
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1978
Just a Gigolo
Movie Baroness von Semering
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1973
I Wish You Love
Movie Herself
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1971
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
Movie Interviewee, herself
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1965
Triumph Over Violence
Movie Self (archive footage)
