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Marlene Dietrich in the German film The Blue Angel, 1930
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Marlene Dietrich in the German film The Blue Angel, 1930
Marlene Dietrich in the German UFA film The Blue Angel, 1930, directed by Josef Van Sternberg Date: 1930
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Angel Cinema Dietrich Josef Marlene Plaisirs Silent Sternberg
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Marlene Dietrich in The Blue Angel: A Iconic Image from the Golden Age of German Cinema, 1930 This photograph captures Marlene Dietrich in her iconic role as Lola-Lola in the groundbreaking German film, The Blue Angel, directed by Josef von Sternberg in 1930. The image, taken during the production of the film, showcases Dietrich's magnetic allure and charisma that made her an international sensation. The Blue Angel marked Dietrich's breakthrough into international stardom and cemented her status as a leading actress of the 1920s and 1930s. In this film, Dietrich's cabaret singer character, Lola-Lola, seduces and ultimately destroys the respectable and uptight schoolmaster, Immanuel Rath (played by Emil Jannings). The film's themes of morality, desire, and the allure of the forbidden were considered scandalous for the time and caused a stir both in Germany and abroad. The photograph captures Dietrich in her element, exuding confidence and sensuality in her jazz-infused performance. The 1920s, also known as the Roaring Twenties, were a time of cultural and social upheaval, and The Blue Angel reflected the era's fascination with modernity, decadence, and the exotic. The film's influence can be seen in the development of the Hollywood studio system and the evolution of cinema as an art form. This image is a testament to the enduring legacy of Marlene Dietrich and The Blue Angel, which continues to captivate audiences and inspire filmmakers to this day.
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