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A closeup of Marlene Dietrich in black and white, taken in 1946
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Marlene Dietrich

A glamorous star of classic cinema, the career of German actress and singer Marlene Dietrich spanned from the 1920s to the 1980s. Holding American and German citizenship, she worked in both countries.

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Marlene Dietrich wearing a top hat, a bow tie and black suit.

5 things we can learn from Marlene Dietrich

5 things we can learn from Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich, who died 30 years ago, fled the Nazis and conquered Hollywood. She remains a role model today.
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Rene Hubert: A Swiss costume designer in Hollywood

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Designer Rene Hubert — a life in costumes

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Potsdam, first UNESCO Creative City of Film in Germany

Potsdam, first UNESCO Creative City of Film in Germany

Potsdam is the first German city to be named UNESCO Creative City of Film, thanks largely to its Babelsberg Studios.
FilmNovember 29, 2019
A close-up of Marlene Dietrich.

Marlene Dietrich in Berlin

Marlene Dietrich in Berlin

Out and about in Marlene Dietrich's world in Berlin and Babelsberg.
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German film company Ufa turns 100

German film company Ufa turns 100

Founded in 1917, Ufa produced films that remain great classics — as well as works of propaganda for the Nazis.
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