**Marlene Dietrich** (1901-1992), a German-born American actress and singer, became a global film icon. Her film career launched with the role of Lola-Lola in Josef von Sternberg's **"The Blue Angel"** (Der Blaue Engel, 1930), which propelled her to international stardom.

After moving to Hollywood, she continued her fruitful collaboration with Sternberg in a series of films that defined her unique style, including **"Morocco"** (1930), **"Shanghai Express"** (1932), and **"Blonde Venus"** (1932). These roles cemented her as an enigmatic, sophisticated, androgynous femme fatale, often portrayed in a tuxedo and top hat, breaking gender conventions.

Among her most celebrated later performances are **"Destry Rides Again"** (1939), where she showcased a comedic flair, **"Witness for the Prosecution"** (1957), and **"Touch of Evil"** (1958), both noir masterpieces. Marlene Dietrich remains an unmistakable symbol of glamour, mystery, and cinematic rebellion.