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.
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Marlene Dietrich Lyrics
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This is where our story ends,
Never lovers, ever friends.
Goodbye, Let our hearts call it a day,
But before you walk away,
I sincerely want to say:
To give your heart a song to sing;
And then a kiss, but more than this I wish you love.
And in July, a lemonade,
To cool you in some leafy glade;
I wish you health and more than wealth, I wish you love.
My breaking heart and I agree
That you and I could never be,
So with my best, my very best, I set you free.
I wish you shelter from the storm,
A cozy fire to keep you warm;
But most of all, when snowflakes fall,
I wish you love.
I wish you bluebirds in the Spring,
To give your heart a song to sing;
And then a kiss, but more than this I wish you love.
And in July, a lemonade,
To cool you in some leafy glade;
I wish you health and more than wealth, I wish you love.
My breaking heart and I agree
That you and I could never be,
So with my best, my very best, I set you free.
I wish you shelter from the storm,
A cozy fire to keep you warm;
But most of all, when snowflakes fall,
I wish you love.
The song "I Wish You Love" by Marlene Dietrich is a heartbreaking and emotional farewell to a past lover. The song's lyrics are a reflection of the artist's ability to move on and wish the best for their ex-partner's future endeavors while also recognizing that they are no longer meant to be together. The opening lines of the song "Goodbye, No use leading with our chins, This is where our story ends, Never lovers, ever friends," sets the tone for the rest of the song, establishing the breakup and the singer's acceptance of the end of the relationship. The lyrics continue to wish the ex-lover well by wishing them good health, wealth, and most importantly, love.
Throughout the song, Marlene Dietrich wishes her ex-partner good luck and happiness in their future. She articulates all that she hopes for her ex-lover, including bluebirds in spring, lemonade in July, and warmth during the winter. Despite the pain the separation has caused, the final lines of the song express Dietrich's desire for her former lover to find love, truly encapsulating the central message of the song.
In conclusion, "I Wish You Love" is an emotional farewell that is relevant to anyone who has gone through a breakup. The lyrics encapsulate the emotions associated with a breakup, including loss, heartbreak, and acceptance, and move towards a hopeful future.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, No use leading with our chins,
Let's part ways without false bravado and accept that our relationship has ended
This is where our story ends,
Our time together has come to a close
Never lovers, ever friends.
We never had a romantic connection and can only hope to remain as friends
Goodbye, Let our hearts call it a day,
Our emotions have worn us out and it's time to move on
But before you walk away,
I want to express my good wishes for you
I sincerely want to say:
These are my earnest wishes for you
I wish you bluebirds in the Spring,
May you have moments of happiness and inspiration
To give your heart a song to sing;
May you have reasons to sing with joy
And then a kiss, but more than this I wish you love.
May you find a love that surpasses mere physical affection
And in July, a lemonade,
May you have moments of refreshment and relaxation
To cool you in some leafy glade;
May you have a peaceful oasis to escape to
I wish you health and more than wealth, I wish you love.
May you have good health and a love that goes beyond material possessions
My breaking heart and I agree
Even though it hurts me, I know we're not meant to be together
That you and I could never be,
Our relationship was doomed from the start
So with my best, my very best, I set you free.
I'm letting you go with all the best wishes I can give
I wish you shelter from the storm,
May you have comfort and safety in times of trouble
A cozy fire to keep you warm;
May you have warmth and comfort in your life
But most of all, when snowflakes fall,
Above all else, may you have love in your life
I wish you love.
May love be with you always
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Drew Barfield, Paul Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
James Hall
That was probably one of the best stories you have put out on this channel.
Steve White
@thedude5449 Why should anybody "go on" just to satisfy your.short attention span?
villager in the shire
Yes, I concur
hlitharland
Absolutely
Deep Red
Agreed
Jim Fillingim
@Steve White❤❤❤❤
Alicia Nyblade
Fought against the Nazis through her art and lived to be 90 years old. What an amazing lady.
Maximus Charles
Yeah. She really showed them, huh? 😂😂😂
Alicia Nyblade
@Maximus Charles She did indeed, especially since one of the first things the Nazis did was forbid art that challenged them. Fascists aren't fond of creative people who can freely express themselves.
Das Werk
here is your reddit gold, sir.