Marlene Dietrich: Life and LegendFrom the stages of Berlin to anti-Nazi efforts and silver-screen stardom, Steven Bach reveals the fascinating woman behind the myth surrounding Marlene Dietrich in a biography that will stand as the ultimate authority on a singular star. Based on six years of research and hundreds of interviews—including conversations with Dietrich—this is the life story of one of the century’s greatest movie actresses and performers, an icon who embodied glamour and sophistication for audiences around the globe. |
Contents
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HOLLYWOOD | 123 |
LEGEND | 359 |
EXIT MUSIC | 467 |
Appendix A Theater Chronology | 479 |
Appendix B Filmography | 490 |
Appendix C Discography | 520 |
Acknowledgments | 529 |
Source Notes | 533 |
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