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.
90 movies · 7 shows
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
2026·7.0
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
2025·8.0
Maria Callas: The Final Act
2024·0.0
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021·7.5
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021·7.0
Beautiful Like a Poem
2020·0.0
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
2018·0.0
100 Years of the UFA
2017·4.5
Becoming Cary Grant
2017·6.7
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013·5.5
Vito
2011·6.9
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010·6.7
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010·0.0
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007·4.3
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
2006·6.6
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005·7.3
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
2004·7.3
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004·7.0
Complicated Women
2003·6.9
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002·6.5
The Great Yiddish Love
2002·0.0
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996·6.0
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995·8.0
The Casting Couch
1995·8.3
That's Entertainment! III
1994·7.0
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991·0.0
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
1991·6.0
Marlene
1984·7.0
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984·9.0
Just a Gigolo
1978·5.0
I Wish You Love
1973·6.3
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
1971·0.0
Triumph Over Violence
1965·7.5
Paris When It Sizzles
1964·6.3
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
1962·6.9
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961·8.0
Touch of Evil
1958·7.7
Witness for the Prosecution
1957·8.2
The Monte Carlo Story
1956·5.9
Around the World in 80 Days
1956·6.7
Rancho Notorious
1952·6.5
No Highway in the Sky
1951·7.0
Stage Fright
1950·6.8
Jigsaw
1949·5.0
A Foreign Affair
1948·7.1
Golden Earrings
1947·6.2
Martin Roumagnac
1946·6.7
Kismet
1944·5.5
Follow the Boys
1944·5.7
Show-Business at War
1943·7.0
Breakdowns of 1942
1942·6.0
Pittsburgh
1942·6.4
The Spoilers
1942·6.2
The Lady Is Willing
1942·6.5
Manpower
1941·6.5
The Flame of New Orleans
1941·6.5
Seven Sinners
1940·5.9
Destry Rides Again
1939·7.2
Angel
1937·6.7
Knight Without Armour
1937·5.9
The Garden of Allah
1936·6.0
Desire
1936·7.0
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
1935·6.5
The Devil Is a Woman
1935·6.3
The Scarlet Empress
1934·6.9
The Song of Songs
1933·6.0
The Film Parade
1933·8.0
Blonde Venus
1932·6.8
Shanghai Express
1932·7.0
Dishonored
1931·6.9
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930·6.2
Morocco
1930·6.4
The Blue Angel
1930·7.3
Dangers of the Engagement Period
1930·6.1
The Ship of Lost Men
1929·5.8
The Woman One Longs For
1929·6.0
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
1929·6.2
Art of Love
1928·10.0
Cafe Electric
1927·7.4
His Greatest Bluff
1927·9.0
Heads Up, Charley
1927·10.0
The Imaginary Baron
1927·10.0
A Modern Dubarry
1927·10.0
Manon Lescaut
1926·5.9
Her Dancing Partner
1925·7.0
Leap Into Life
1924·8.0
The Countess of Paris
1923·7.0
The Tragedy of Love
1923·7.0
Man by the Roadside
1923·10.0
Im Schatten des Glücks
1919·7.0