The Femme Fatale

Marlene Dietrich; also known as "The Blonde Venus", was an extremely popular German American actress and singer of the 1930's and 40's. Her beauty was undeniable; she was one of the most alluring and fashionable stars in the world. Her career spanned almost seven decades! This successful career began in Berlin in the 1920's; but it was Paramount Pictures that brought her to Hollywood; where she quickly became a star. By the 1950's Dietrich had begun to transition from movies to becoming a full time singer, touring around the world. While her professional image was carefully maintained, her personal life was mostly hidden from the public. Despite numerous affairs with other major Hollywood stars and deep friendships with world leaders that included Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev; she was an incredible humanitarian. Her efforts during World War 2 to provide housing and financial support to German and French exiles were supreme; as she advocated for their American citizenship. By the mid 1970's, Dietrich's health was deteriorating and her show business career ended. She died of kidney failure at age 90. Marlene Dietrich, with her cat like eyes and smoky voice, was the epitome of glamour; and hers was a life well lived.

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