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.
Something I Dreamed Last Night
Marlene Dietrich Lyrics
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To have a laugh or share a tear with me
It's all so wrong it can't be right
It must have been something I dreamed last night
To never see your funny face again
To never thrill to your embrace again
Oh, it's so wrong it can't be right
Those midnight suppers for two
Our silly duets at dawn
Those crazy moments with you
Don't tell me that they are gone
To never look into those eyes again
The sun might just as well not rise again
Oh no, no, no, it can't be right
It must have been something I dreamed last night
I've set the table and a plate for you
Making believe you will soon be here
I watched the dawn sit and wait for you
It's impossible, hard as I try to convince myself
We've said goodbye
To never look into those eyes again
The sun might just as well not rise again
Oh no, no, no, it can't be right
It must have been something I dreamed last night
In Marlene Dietrich's song "Something I Dreamed Last Night," the singer expresses her feelings of loss and disbelief upon realizing that her loved one is no longer with her. She reminisces on special moments shared with this person, including midnight suppers, silly duets at dawn, and crazy moments. She sets the table for them and waits for their arrival, but eventually accepts that they are gone.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that was full of joy and laughter, but has now ended unexpectedly. The singer's confusion and sadness are palpable throughout the song, as she struggles to make sense of the situation. Although she tries to convince herself that it was all a dream, the reality is that her loved one is truly gone.
Overall, "Something I Dreamed Last Night" is a poignant exploration of grief and loss in the context of a romantic relationship. The singer's emotional journey is relatable and moving, and the lyrical imagery creates a powerful sense of longing and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe that you're not here with me
I cannot fathom your absence
To have a laugh or share a tear with me
To share joy or sorrow with me
It's all so wrong it can't be right
It feels inherently incorrect and unjust
It must have been something I dreamed last night
Perhaps it was a figment of my sleep-induced imagination
To never see your funny face again
To never witness your humorous expressions again
To never thrill to your embrace again
To never feel the excitement of your embrace again
Oh, it's so wrong it can't be right
It is so wrong that it cannot be correct
It must have been something I dreamed last night
Perhaps it was a figment of my sleep-induced imagination
Those midnight suppers for two
The meals shared between us late at night
Our silly duets at dawn
The comical songs we sang together at dawn
Those crazy moments with you
The bizarre times we spent with each other
Don't tell me that they are gone
Do not say that these moments no longer exist
To never look into those eyes again
To never gaze into your eyes again
The sun might just as well not rise again
The rising sun is now insignificant to me
Oh no, no, no, it can't be right
It cannot be correct
It must have been something I dreamed last night
Perhaps it was a figment of my sleep-induced imagination
I've set the table and a plate for you
I have prepared a place for you at the table
Making believe you will soon be here
Imagining that you will soon arrive
I watched the dawn sit and wait for you
I observed the sunrise in anticipation of your arrival
It's impossible, hard as I try to convince myself
I cannot accept the reality of the situation, despite my attempts
We've said goodbye
We have parted ways
To never look into those eyes again
To never gaze into your eyes again
The sun might just as well not rise again
The rising sun is now insignificant to me
Oh no, no, no, it can't be right
It cannot be correct
It must have been something I dreamed last night
Perhaps it was a figment of my sleep-induced imagination
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HERBERT MAGIDSON, JACK YELLEN, SAMMY FAIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
gatabella3
Wonderful postcards and lovely song! Merci, Fabrice!
MarleneDietrichVideo
Great collection of postcards! Thanks for sharing.
kimmy loves vintage
Marlene dietrich is amazing! I love her! She will always be put goddess! I want to someday be the next Marlene! Marlene forever! Xoxo! ♥
Elaguine81
Superbe collection de cartes postales..... Merci Fabrice! Marcel-Paul
LilyMarleneDietrich
@Elaguine81 Marlene a été une des personnes les plus photographiées. Merci beaucoup, Marcel-Paul.
Don Won
Marlene looks like a goddess but she is an adorable human. She is sooo lovable. ^_^
LilyMarleneDietrich
@MarleneDietrichVideo Thank you! Marlene is the most photogenic actress.
LilyMarleneDietrich
@lanamyfav Marlene and the song are lovely! Thank you, Anne ;-)
LilyMarleneDietrich
@gatabella3 Thank you, Dina, you are very kind ;-))
OhhKikka
I like to play this while I’m taking a long bath.