Marlene Dietrich

by Bach, Steven

• ISBN13: 9780816675845
• ISBN10: 0816675848
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-03-16
• Publisher: Univ of Minnesota Pr

Summary

From 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.

Author Biography

Steven Bach (1938-2009) taught American literature before becoming a film producer and head of production for United Artists. He was involved with dozens of films, including Sleuth, Manhattan, Raging Bull, and The French Lieutenant's Woman. He wrote the critically acclaimed best seller Final Cut: Dreams and Disaster in the Making of Heaven's Gate.

Table of Contents

A Note from the Author	p. ix
Overture
A Visit to the Theater: 1929	p. 3
Berlin
Beginnings: 1901-1918	p. 13
Weimar and Back: 1919-1921	p. 29
The Sorcerer's Apprentice: 1922-1923	p. 46
The Perfect Couple: 1923-1927	p. 64
Breakthrough: 1928-1929	p. 80
The Blue Angel: 1929	p. 97
Hollywood
Fame: 1930-1931	p. 125
Empress of Desire: 1931-1932	p. 141
Apotheosis: 1933-1934	p. 162
Tribute and Farewell: 1934-1935	p. 185
Saving Dietrich: 1935-1936	p. 200
Exile: 1937-1939	p. 230
Phoenix: 1939-1941	p. 248
Home Front: 1942-1943	p. 268
Lili Marlene: 1944-1945	p. 288
Survivor: 1946-1947	p. 309
Pro: 1947-1950	p. 326
Star Quality: 1950-1952	p. 344
Legend
Solo: 1952-1954	p. 361
Back in Business: 1954-1958	p. 374
Helen of Troy: 1959-1960	p. 390
Odyssey: 1960-1967	p. 405
ôQueen of the Worldö: 1967-1975	p. 422
Monstre Sacré 1976-1982	p. 443
Exit Music
Coda: ôAllein in Einer Grossen Stadtö: 1983-1992	p. 469
Theater Chronology	p. 479
Filmography	p. 490
Discography	p. 520
Acknowledgments	p. 529
Source Notes	p. 533
Bibliography	p. 589
Index	p. 611
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