Marlene Dietrich.
- Date:
- [between 1934 and 1950?]
- Reference:
- 3306362i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Black and white photograph of Marlene Dietrich, a German American actress and singer, wearing a white suit, hat and patterned bowtie seated holding a cigarette. Dietrich participated in the gay and drag scene in 1920s Berlin, and was bisexual, having had relationships with the cabaret hostess Suzanne Baulé, writer Mercedes de Acosta, and rumoured relationships with Edith Piaf, Ann Warner, Lili Damita, Claudette Colbert, and Dolores del Rio. She was also known for her androgynous appearance in her film roles, often appearing in masculine clothing.
Publication/Creation
[Place of publication not identified] : Ross Verlag, [between 1934 and 1950?]
Physical description
1 photographic postcard ; 14 x 9 cm
Notes
The title has been taken from wording on the object.
Reference
Wellcome Collection3306362i
Languages
Where to find it
Photograph album on lesbian depictions, male impersonation, gender and masculinity
Location Status Access Closed stores