Cast
Marlene Dietrich
Acting
Cast
Marlene Dietrich
Known for
Acting
Born
1901-12-27
From
Berlin, Germany
Died
1992-05-06
Also known as Marlena DietrichovĂĄ , Marie Magdalene Dietrich , Marie Magdalene von Losch
Biography
Marlene Dietrich (1901â1992) 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 Hollywoodâs so-called âsewing circle,â 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 Hollywoodâs golden age.
Witness for the Prosecution
as Christine
Around the World in 80 Days
as Saloon Hostess
Judgment at Nuremberg
as Mrs. Bertholt
Touch of Evil
as Tana
The Spoilers
as Cherry Malotte
Complicated Women
as Self (archive footage)
Shanghai Express
as Shanghai Lily
That's Entertainment! III
as (archive footage)
Stage Fright
as Charlotte Inwood
Morocco
as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
Rancho Notorious
as Altar Keane
Kismet
as Jamilla
The Blue Angel
as Lola Lola
A Foreign Affair
as Erika Von SchlĂŒetow
Dishonored
as Magda / X27
Angel
as Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
Paris When It Sizzles
as Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
His Greatest Bluff
as Yvette
Seven Sinners
as Bijou
Desire
as Madeleine de Beaupré
Breakdowns of 1942
as Self
Manon Lescaut
as Micheline
Follow the Boys
as Marlene Dietrich
The Scarlet Empress
as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
Destry Rides Again
as Frenchy
Manpower
as Fay Duval
No Highway in the Sky
as Monica Teasdale
Knight Without Armour
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
The Flame of New Orleans
as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
The Garden of Allah
as Domini Enfilden
The Tragedy of Love
as Lucy
Just a Gigolo
as Baroness von Semering
Jigsaw
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Triumph Over Violence
as Self (archive footage)
The Casting Couch
The Song of Songs
as Lily Czepanek
Show-Business at War
as Self
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
as Self (archive footage)
Blonde Venus
as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Going Hollywood: The '30s
as Self (archive footage)
The Lady Is Willing
as Elizabeth Madden
Martin Roumagnac
as Blanche Ferrand
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
as Self (archive footage)
The Devil Is a Woman
as Concha Perez
Vito
as Self (archive)
The Monte Carlo Story
as Maria de Crevecoeur
Golden Earrings
as Lydia
Coisa Mais Linda - HistĂłrias e Casos da Bossa Nova
as Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
as Self (archive footage)
Pittsburgh
as Josie 'Hunky' Winters
Becoming Cary Grant
as Self (archive footage)
100 Years of the UFA
as Self - Actress (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
as Self (archive footage)
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
as Self
Mythos CĂŽte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
The Ship of Lost Men
as Ethel Marley
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
as Laurence Gerard / Lucille
Marlene
as Herself (Voice)
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
as Narrator (voice)
Man by the Roadside
as KrÀmerstochter
A Modern Dubarry
as Kokotte
Beautiful Like a Poem
as Self (archive footage)
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
as (archive footage)
The Countess of Paris
as Lucie
The Imaginary Baron
as Sophie
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
Dangers of the Engagement Period
as Evelyne
The Film Parade
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
Im Schatten des GlĂŒcks
as (unconfirmed)
Art of Love
as Chichotte de Gastoné
Her Dancing Partner
as Dancer (Extra)
The Woman One Longs For
as Stascha
Marlene Dietrich, âThe Blue Angelâ Screen Test
I Wish You Love
as Herself
Leap Into Life
as MĂ€dchen
Cafe Electric
as Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes MÀdchen
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
as Self (archive footage)
Maria Callas: The Final Act
as Self (archive photo)
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
as Self (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens
as (archive footage)
The Great Yiddish Love
as (archive footage)
Heads Up, Charley
as Edmée Marchand
Rediscovering John Gilbert
as Self (archive footage)
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
as (archive footage)
Ettan gÀstar: Marlene Dietrich
as Interviewee, herself