
Interprétation · Né(e) en 1901 · 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 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.
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
2018
2018 · (archive footage)

Cameraman : The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010
2010 · Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)

The Great Yiddish Love
2002
2002 · (archive footage)

That's Entertainment! III
1994
1994 · (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
1991 · (archive footage)
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
1991
1991 · (archive footage)

Marlene
1984
1984 · Herself (Voice)

Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo
1978
1978 · Baroness von Semering

Deux Têtes folles
1964
1964 · Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)

Jugement à Nuremberg
1961
1961 · Mrs. Bertholt

La soif du Mal
1958
1958 · Tana

Témoin à charge
1957
1957 · Christine

Montecarlo
1956
1956 · Maria de Crevecoeur

Le Tour du monde en 80 jours
1956
1956 · Saloon Hostess

L'Ange des maudits
1952
1952 · Altar Keane

Le Voyage fantastique
1951
1951 · Monica Teasdale

Le Grand Alibi
1950
1950 · Charlotte Inwood

L'Ange de la haine
1949
1949 · Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

La Scandaleuse de Berlin
1948
1948 · Erika Von Schlüetow

Les anneaux d'or
1947
1947 · Lydia

Martin Roumagnac
1946
1946 · Blanche Ferrand

Kismet
1944
1944 · Jamilla

Hollywood Parade
1944
1944 · Marlene Dietrich

La Fièvre de l'or noir
1942
1942 · Josie 'Hunky' Winters

Les Écumeurs
1942
1942 · Cherry Malotte

Madame veut un bébé
1942
1942 · Elizabeth Madden

L'Entraîneuse fatale
1941
1941 · Fay Duval

La Belle Ensorceleuse
1941
1941 · Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili

La maison des sept péchés
1940
1940 · Bijou

Femme ou démon
1939
1939 · Frenchy

Ange
1937
1937 · Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel

Le Chevalier sans armure
1937
1937 · Countess Alexandra Vladinoff

Le jardin d'Allah
1936
1936 · Domini Enfilden

Désir
1936
1936 · Madeleine de Beaupré

La Femme et le Pantin
1935
1935 · Concha Perez

L'Impératrice rouge
1934
1934 · Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II

Le cantique des cantiques
1933
1933 · Lily Czepanek

The Film Parade
1933
1933 · (archive footage) (uncredited)

Blonde Vénus
1932
1932 · Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones

Shanghaï Express
1932
1932 · Shanghai Lily

Agent X27
1931
1931 · Magda / X27

Cœurs brûlés
1930
1930 · Mademoiselle Amy Jolly

L'Ange bleu
1930
1930 · Lola Lola

Gefahren der Brautzeit
1930
1930 · Evelyne

Das Schiff der verlorenen Menschen
1929
1929 · Ethel Marley

La femme que l'on désire
1929
1929 · Stascha

Ich küsse Ihre Hand, Madame
1929
1929 · Laurence Gerard / Lucille

Prinzessin Olala
1928
1928 · Chichotte de Gastoné

Café Elektric
1927
1927 · Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen

Sein größter Bluff
1927
1927 · Yvette

Kopf hoch, Charly!
1927
1927 · Edmée Marchand

Der Juxbaron
1927
1927 · Sophie
Eine Dubarry von heute
1927
1927 · Kokotte

Manon Lescaut
1926
1926 · Micheline

Der Tänzer meiner Frau
1925
1925 · Dancer (Extra)

Der Sprung ins Leben
1924
1924 · Mädchen
Tragödie der Liebe. Teil 3
1923
1923 · Lucie
Tragödie der Liebe. Teil 4
1923
1923 · Lucie

Die Gräfin von Paris
1923
1923 · Lucie

Tragödie der Liebe Teil 1 und 2
1923
1923 · Lucy

Der Mensch am Wege
1923
1923 · Krämerstochter
Im Schatten des Glücks
1919
1919 · (unconfirmed)
La soif du Mal
1958