Category Archives: Marlene Dietrich

“She can start a revolution with me anytime.” In Desire jewel thief Countess Madeleine de Beaupre (Marlene Dietrich) pulls off the ingenious theft of an extremely valuable pearl necklace. Then she’s off to meet her fellow thieves in Madrid when … Continue reading →

 “My conscience wants to take a vacation.” Blonde Venus–a Josef von Sternberg film stars the incredible Marlene Dietrich. When the film begins, it’s Germany in the late 20s. American tourist and chemist Ned Faraday meets and woos German maiden Helen. … Continue reading →

“How can you lose what you never possessed?” In The Devil is a Woman, passion and jealousy are set against the backdrop of carnival week in Seville. When the film begins, revolutionary Antonio Galvan (Cesar Romero) takes advantage of a … Continue reading →

“If you’re thinking of reforming me, you might as well save yourself the trouble.” Chang: About two days journey from here into the interior I have a palace waiting to be graced by your presence. Could I persuade you to … Continue reading →