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