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Marlene Dietrich Trivia Quiz

Marlene Dietrich was a great entertainer. Here are 10 questions to see how well you know her life.

A multiple-choice quiz by 4maxine. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
4maxine

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,465

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
564

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (5/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 147 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Marlene Dietrich born? Hint

17th December, 1900

3rd May, 1901

22nd March, 1902

27th December, 1901

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Question 2 of 10

2. What musical instrument did she study? Hint

Violin

Cello

Piano

Clarinet

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many times was she married? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. "The Blue Angel" was her first film?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the director of "The Blue Angel"? Hint

Joseph von Stroheim

Joseph von Sternberg

Eric von Stroheim

Eric von Sternberg

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many films did Marlene Dietrich and the director of "The Blue Angel" make together? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was her first colour movie? Hint

Kismet

The Blue Angel

The Garden of Allah

Rancho Notorious

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what film did she appear to play two roles? Hint

The Blue Angel

Monte Carlo

Pittsburg

Witness for the Prosecution

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Question 9 of 10

9. After the war she went into music hall. Where did she start? Hint

Las Vegas - The Sands

Las Vegas - The Sahara

London - Cafe de Paris

Broadway - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did she die? Hint

27th December, 1992

14th May, 1990

6th May, 1992

12th December, 1991

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Marlene Dietrich born?

Answer: 27th December, 1901

She was born in Sch�neberg, Germany.

2. What musical instrument did she study?

Answer: Violin

Her first job was playing violin to accompany silent films.

3. How many times was she married?

Answer: 1

She married Rudolf Sieber on 17th May, 1923 and, although they lived apart, stayed married until his death on 24th June, 1976.

4. "The Blue Angel" was her first film?

Answer: False

She had made several silent films but "The Blue Angel" was her first talkie.

5. Who was the director of "The Blue Angel"?

Answer: Joseph von Sternberg

He helped create the new Dietrich persona with very careful lighting.

6. How many films did Marlene Dietrich and the director of "The Blue Angel" make together?

Answer: 7

'The Blue Angel', 'Morocco', 'Dishonored', 'Shanghai Express', 'Blonde Venus', 'The Scarlet Empress', 'The Devil is a Woman'.

7. What was her first colour movie?

Answer: The Garden of Allah

A 1936 film with Charles Boyer.

8. In what film did she appear to play two roles?

Answer: Witness for the Prosecution

The film was based on an Agatha Christie novel. The supposed two roles turned out to be the same character in disguise.

9. After the war she went into music hall. Where did she start?

Answer: Las Vegas - The Sahara

She opened on 15th December, 1953 to rave reviews.

10. When did she die?

Answer: 6th May, 1992

She died a recluse in her Paris flat.

Source: Author 4maxine

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