Posted August 22, 2015 by Kristen Lopez Blogathon

Summer Under the Stars: Day 22 – Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Dietrich (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of her work throughout the years.

Smitten Kitten Vintage looks at Dietrich’s life and work in films

More Reel Life touches on Dietrich’s life and career, as well as the Dietrich films worth seeking out

Rick’s Cafe Texan reviews the documentary, Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song

Once Upon a Screen reviews Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

JCF REVIEWS

Book Review: Marlene

The Blue Angel (1930)

Morocco (1930)

Blonde Venus (1932)

The Devil Is a Woman (1935)

The Flame of New Orleans (1941)

Golden Earrings (1947)

Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

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A freelance film critic whose work fuels the Rotten Tomatoes meter. I've been published on The Hollywood Reporter, Remezcla, and The Daily Beast. I've been featured in the L.A. Times. I currently run two podcasts, Citizen Dame and Ticklish Business.

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