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.
Sag' Mir "Adieu"
Marlene Dietrich Lyrics
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The moon is my light of love
In the night, I am quite a romancer
I find an answer above
To being me consolation, you're my inspiration
This is my imagination.
Time on my hands, you in my arms
Once and for all, I'll see my dreams come true
Moments to spare for someone you care for
Our love affair for two
With time on my hands and you in my arms
And love in my heart all for you.
Marlene Dietrich's song "Sag' Mir Adieu" is a heartfelt ballad that speaks about love and the beauty of the night. This song talks about the feeling of being romantically inspired by the moon and how the night-time brings with it something special. There is a lot of intimacy in the lyrics and this is aided by the fact that the song is sung in German.
The first few lines of the song set the tone for the rest of it, describing a world that is much softer, more romantic than the harsh daylight. The moon acts as a central figure within the song, as the singer sees it as a source of light that illuminates the night and allows them to delve into their own imagination. They speak of finding consolation and inspiration because of the tranquility and enchantment that this luminescent symbol brings into their world.
As the song develops, we start to hear about a love that is shared between two people. This love is their inspiration and the driving force behind everything else they do. They describe how this love gives them "time on their hands" and allows them to live in a world that is filled with nothing but love. They then proceed to speak of how their dream of being together will come true, all thanks to their love for each other.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love, brought to life with Marlene Dietrich's incredible voice and stunning delivery.
Line by Line Meaning
When the day fades away into twilight
As the day comes to an end and evening sets in
The moon is my light of love
The moon reminds me of my love
In the night, I am quite a romancer
At night, I am a hopeless romantic
I find an answer above
I seek solace in the heavens above
To bring me consolation, you're my inspiration
You give me comfort and inspire me
This is my imagination.
My mind is full of imagination and dreams
Time on my hands, you in my arms
I have time to spend with you
Nothing but love in view, then you fall
All I see is love, and then you appear
Once and for all, I'll see my dreams come true
This is the moment I have been waiting for to make my dreams a reality
Moments to spare for someone you care for
I have time to spend with the person I care for
Our love affair for two
This love is only between the two of us
With time on my hands and you in my arms
I have all the time I need to hold you in my arms
And love in my heart all for you.
My heart is full of love for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD ADAMSON, MACK GORDON, VINCENT YOUMANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Roywebcafe
Great song Marlene keep up the great work
@marcello6878x
Great tribute to a great star..Marlene forever....Thank you so much******
@marguitar1
I love the pics and song! Marlene's just like no other! Jesse
@kchorr9553
¡BEAUTIFUL!
@Breymann73
Perhaps her best recording (for OSS) during the war years.
One of my favorites. Thank you.
@MarleneXtreme2
+Breymann73 Yes, it probably is, it`s one of my favorites too !You`re welcome, thank you for your kind comment ! :-))Greetings,Irene.
@cincotti
great tribute to our lovely lengendary marlene thanks for sharing dear irene xox nicolas
@jessicamontori7626
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@MarleneXtreme2
Thanks a lot, dear Laura, very kind of you :-)) Irene.
@MarleneXtreme2
Thanks so much, dear Nicolas, very kind of you :-)) Marlene Forever !! Irene xox.