Marlene was known in school for her "bedroom eyes" and her first affairs were at this stage in her life - a professor at the school was terminated.
Marlene enjoyed music and attended concerts. She was adept at playing the violin and piano. By the time she was in her mid-teens, Marlene had discovered the stage. Acting was to be her vocation. In 1921, Marlene applied for an acting school run by Max Reinhardt. She was accepted. She appeared in several stage productions, but never had more than a couple of spoken lines. In short, she wasn't setting the stage world on fire.
She attempted films for the first time in 1922 Her first film was So sind die Männer (The Little Napoleon) (1923) which was followed by Tragödie der Liebe (Love Tragedy) (1923). On this last project, she met Rudolf Sieber and married him in 1924. The union lasted until his death in 1976 although they didn't live together the whole time.
The remainder of her early film career was generally filled with bit roles. After being seen in the German production of Der blaue Engel (The Blue Angel) (1930) in 1930, Marlene was given a crack at Hollywood. Her first US film was Morocco (1930) with Gary Cooper, which was followed by Dishonored (1931). This latter movie had her cast as a street walker who is appointed a spy. The film was rather boring but was a success because of Marlene's presence. In 1932, Marlene filmed Shanghai Express (1932) which proved to be immensely popular, grossing $3 million. Once again, she was cast as a prostitute. The next film was Blonde Venus (1932) which turned out to be a horrible production. Her co-star was Cary Grant and once again she was cast as a prostitute.
During this period Dietrich had been typecast as a woman of low morals and she wanted different parts. Her chance came in 1939 in Destry Rides Again (1939) when she was cast as "Frenchy", a Western saloon hostess. This began a new direction for Marlene since it shed the previous typecasting. All through the 1940s, she appeared in well-produced, well-directed films such as Manpower (1942), The Spoilers (1942), The Lady Is Willing (1942) and Pittsburgh (1942).
Afterwards the roles came less frequently, perhaps one to two films every year. In 1945, Marlene didn't appear in any. She only made seven productions in the 1950's. Her last role of any substance was Judgment at Nuremberg (1961). Despite the lack of theatrical roles, Marlene still made appearances on the stage. However, by 1979, she was a shell of her former self. After breaking her leg in one performance, she never made a go of it in show business again.
Spending the last 12 years of her life bed-ridden, Marlene died on May 6, 1992 in Paris, France of kidney failure at the age of 90.
Blowin
Marlene Dietrich Lyrics
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Before you call him a man?
Yes, 'n' how many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes, 'n' how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
How many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
Yes, 'n' how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
How many years can a mountain exist
Before it's washed to the sea?
Yes, 'n' how many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
Yes, 'n' how many times can a man turn his head,
Pretending he just doesn't see?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
In "Blowin' In The Wind," Marlene Dietrich sings about asking a series of questions that cannot be easily answered. These questions mostly revolve around humanity's struggle with injustice, inequality, and oppression. For instance, she asks how many roads a man must walk down before he's considered a man, how many seas a white dove must sail before it can rest, and how many times cannonballs must fly before they're banned permanently. The answer to all of these questions is "blowin' in the wind," meaning it is unknowable or elusive.
She also asks how many times a man needs to look up before he can see the sky and how many ears are required before one can hear people cry. These questions point to an inability or unwillingness to recognize the suffering of others. Her final set of questions queries the duration of oppression and bigotry. For instance, how long will a mountain exist before it's washed away into the sea, how long will it take for people to be free, and how long will a man refuse to see injustice in front of him.
Line by Line Meaning
How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?
How much hardship and adversity must one experience before society sees them as a fully grown, mature person?
Yes, 'n' how many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
How many times must a peaceful entity seek sanctuary before it finds rest and stability?
Yes, 'n' how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned?
How many times must we go to war and witness destruction until we decide to put an end to violence altogether?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
The solution to these complex societal issues is not a tangible object or a simple answer, but rather something ethereal and abstract that may come to us through thoughtful reflection and time.
How many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
How much introspection and self-reflection is necessary before we can truly appreciate the beauty around us?
Yes, 'n' how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
How many different perspectives and experiences must we encounter before we truly start to empathize with others?
Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died?
How much tragedy and heartbreak must we witness before we recognize the significance of each person's life and the value of human existence?
How many years can a mountain exist
Before it's washed to the sea?
How long can the natural world survive before human intervention causes irreversible damage?
Yes, 'n' how many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
How much discrimination and oppression must individuals face before they are recognized as deserving of basic human rights and freedom?
Yes, 'n' how many times can a man turn his head,
Pretending he just doesn't see?
How many times can we ignore the problems and inequalities we see around us, pretending they do not exist, before we finally confront them and work towards change?
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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Paul
A timeless beauty and an unforgettable voice. If only there were more.
windstorm1000
Once again, Marlene is on the side of the right and cool by choosing to sing this song so wonderufly. Who would ever imagine a vintage movie star would be singing Dylan?? If its a good song......
♥ Jossie ♥
Me tiene encantada la voz de esta mujer , se lo comparti a un amigo que seguro tambien le va encantar si no es que el la conoce, yo no la conocia !!
IFINEVERSING
as usual Marlene captures the essence of a song using her limited vocal range with many colours in her voice. I think I was fortunate to meet her and see 6 of her concerts in 1973 and 1975.... please listen to `white grass`
AlentejoAlentejo
Marlene Dietrich is one of the imortal artists, She is simply the best! =D
Monica Danon
Belleza,glamour y clase es lo que falta hoy en día !
Dieter Poljarusch
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RHYTHMSAND STYLES
Gracias Martin..recièn veo esta joyita musical de Marlene y de inmediato la puse en mis favoritas donde està la versiòn en piano del gran Ronnie Aldrich....en Ritmos y Estilos..una canciòn o melodìa...un ritmo y/o estilo diferente..
Rodrigo guerra de brito
linda canção muito bonita
LilyMarleneDietrich
Otro gran video! Sabes muy bien sincronizar la letra y las imagenes...Felicidades, ya imagino el trabajo que te cuesta! Gracias, Martin ;-)