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About the LC photo, unless the "Recently Processed Collections" page hasn't been updated in a while, it appears that the Rouben Mamoulian Papers have become the freshest crop of Dietrich-related resources available to researchers. Browse the finding aid to learn more about this collection, which includes correspondences between Mamoulian and Dietrich throughout the '30s, '40s, and even 1960, materials related to the production of The Song of Songs (e.g., correspondences, memoranda, photos, and a script), and a jeweled cigarette case that Dietrich gave to Mamoulian.
And now for the blind item!
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| Miriam, was it you? |
My guess is Miriam Hopkins (a name Bette Davis never forgot), who would have been filming Paramount's The Story of Temple Drake around that time, but I'm not sure. As far as I can tell, Hopkins had only one adopted kid (Michael Hopkins), and I wouldn't be surprised if Dietrich made at least one disparaging comment about her looks in Maria's book.
Think it was another actress? Let me know!
I don't recall Maria writing MD's opinion on Hopkins in her book. I bet it's her. BTW Happy New Year Joseph!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Just saw a nice article about Marlene that I thought you might like:
ReplyDeletehttp://lalalandhistory.blogspot.com/2012/01/star-of-month-marlene-dietrich.html
Rob
Happy New Year, you two! Rob, that article is well-written, but there are some factual errors. The English version of The Blue Angel was released in the U.S. after Morocco had already premiered (see the filmography in Steven Bach's bio, or check IMDB). Also, one of Dietrich's silent films (Three Loves, a.k.a. Die Frau, nach der man sich sehnt) was released in the States before any of her sound films, and elicited Garbo comparisons in a New York Times review. One more thing--Sternberg went to London and Vienna (before the Anschluss) after splitting up with Dietrich, definitely not Nazi Germany.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, friend Joseph! one more year with you and with Marlene.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Miguel! I read your other blog and saw you listen to lots of R&B, disco, house, and soul. So do I! In fact, I've been listening to this song a lot lately--Jomanda's "Got A Love For You.". I also have a current fondness for Sharon Redd, a hot mess who made Whitney Houston look clean but still sang beautifully.
ReplyDeleteIt is true, I love black music, soul, funk, house, disco ... Jomanda reminds me another singer, Adeva, do you know? She is very special too. Sharon Redd has an incredible voice, always I remember the song: "Can you handle it". But who constantly hear, in addition to Marlene ...is Grace Jones. She is a singer I've always admired and I always accompany their songs. She is very special to me, like Marlene Detrich, true passion I feel for these two great women. Listen to Grace Jones, you'll like, but you've probably already heard. Keep in touch friend. Regards
ReplyDeleteLove these blind items!
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Miguel, I'll have to listen to Adeva--I've never heard of her. In fact, when I first saw your comment, I misread that name as the cosmetics brand, Aveda. As for Grace Jones, a writer named Dmetri Kakmi has blogged about her and Dietrich, making valid comparisons that I've never considered. I've always liked Grace's music and voice but haven't yet delved into her career.
ReplyDeleteMissladiva, I'll do more, then! Maria has plenty for us to guess.
Thank you very much for the recommendation. I try reading the article ... (my English is not so good to understand it all)
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