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Witness for the Prosecution
1957
as Christine
Marlene Dietrich
Also known as: Marie Magdalene Dietrich, Dietrich
Acting
Born:December 27, 1901
Died:May 6, 1992(aged 90)
Birthplace:Berlin, Germany
Nationality:German Empire
Height:5'6" (168 cm)
Education:Goethe Gymnasium, Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar, Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts
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CommunityBiography
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.
Notable Works
The Blue Angel
Filmography (76 movies)
8.0
8.0
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
as Mrs. Bertholt
8.0
8.0
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
2025
as Self (archive footage)
7.8
7.8
Touch of Evil
1958
as Tana
7.4
7.4
Triumph Over Violence
1965
as Self (archive footage)
7.3
7.3
The Blue Angel
1930
as Lola Lola
7.2
7.2
Destry Rides Again
1939
as Frenchy
7.1
7.1
Cafe Electric
1927
as Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
7.1
7.1
A Foreign Affair
1948
as Erika Von Schlüetow
7.0
7.0
Show-Business at War
1943
as Self
7.0
7.0
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
as Self (archive footage)
7.0
7.0
Marlene
1984
as Herself (Voice)
7.0
7.0
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021
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6.9
Shanghai Express
1932
as Shanghai Lily
6.9
6.9
No Highway in the Sky
1951
as Monica Teasdale
6.9
6.9
Desire
1936
as Madeleine de Beaupré
6.8
6.8
The Scarlet Empress
1934
as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
6.8
6.8
Stage Fright
1950
as Charlotte Inwood
6.8
6.8
Dishonored
1931
as Magda / X27
6.8
6.8
Blonde Venus
1932
as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
6.7
6.7
Manpower
1941
as Fay Duval
6.7
6.7
Angel
1937
as Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
6.6
6.6
Around the World in Eighty Days
1956
as Saloon Hostess
6.6
6.6
Becoming Cary Grant
2017
as Self (archive footage)
6.6
6.6
Martin Roumagnac
1946
as Blanche Ferrand
6.5
6.5
Rancho Notorious
1952
as Altar Keane
6.4
6.4
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002
as Self (archive footage)
6.4
6.4
The Lady Is Willing
1942
as Elizabeth Madden
6.4
6.4
The Flame of New Orleans
1941
as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
6.3
6.3
Morocco
1930
as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
6.3
6.3
Paris When It Sizzles
1964
as Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
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6.2
The Devil Is a Woman
1935
as Concha Perez
6.2
6.2
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930
6.2
6.2
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
1962
as Narrator (voice)
6.2
6.2
Pittsburgh
1942
as Josie 'Hunky' Winters
6.2
6.2
The Spoilers
1942
as Cherry Malotte
6.0
6.0
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
1935
as Self
6.0
6.0
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
2004
as Self (archive footage)
6.0
6.0
Breakdowns of 1942
1942
as Self
6.0
6.0
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996
5.9
5.9
The Song of Songs
1933
as Lily Czepanek
5.8
5.8
Golden Earrings
1947
as Lydia
5.8
5.8
Seven Sinners
1940
as Bijou
5.8
5.8
Dangers of the Engagement
1930
as Evelyne
5.8
5.8
The Garden of Allah
1936
as Domini Enfilden
5.7
5.7
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
1929
as Laurence Gerard / Lucille
5.6
5.6
The Monte Carlo Story
1956
as Maria de Crevecoeur
5.6
5.6
Knight Without Armour
1937
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
5.5
5.5
The Woman One Longs For
1929
as Stascha
5.5
5.5
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013
as Self (archive footage)
5.3
5.3
Manon Lescaut
1926
as Micheline
5.3
5.3
Follow the Boys
1944
as Marlene Dietrich
5.2
5.2
Kismet
1944
as Jamilla
5.0
5.0
I Wish You Love
1973
as Herself
4.9
4.9
Just a Gigolo
1978
as Baroness von Semering
4.9
4.9
The Ship of Lost Men
1929
as Ethel Marley
4.8
4.8
Jigsaw
1949
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
4.0
4.0
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
1991
as (archive footage)
The Countess of Paris
1923
as Lucie
The Tragedy of Love
1923
as Lucy
Heads Up, Charley
1927
as Edmée Marchand
Memo for Joe
1944
as Self
Im Schatten des Glücks
1919
as (unconfirmed)
Her Dancing Partner
1925
as Dancer (Extra)
Art of Love
1928
as Chichotte de Gastoné
The Film Parade
1933
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Great Yiddish Love
2002
as (archive footage)
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
2018
as (archive footage)
Maria Callas: The Final Act
2024
as Self (archive photo)
Beautiful Like a Poem
2020
A Modern Dubarry
1927
as Kokotte
His Greatest Bluff
1927
as Yvette
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
as (archive footage)
The Imaginary Baron
1927
as Sophie
Man by the Roadside
1923
as Krämerstochter
Leap Into Life
1924
as Mädchen
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