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Marlene Dietrich: The Iconic Smoker of Hollywood

Marlene Dietrich was known for her distinctive style and elegant persona, including her smoking habits. She smoked on-screen and off-screen and was often depicted with a cigarette in hand in images and photographs. Her smoking style was sophisticated and glamourous, becoming an iconic part of her image. In many of her films, such as “Morocco” and “Destry Rides Again,” she was seen smoking, relaxed and confident, which only added to her allure and mystique.

Dietrich’s smoking was seen as a symbol of rebellion, a way of challenging traditional gender roles and expectations. She often used smoking as a way to assert her independence and assert her control over her image and her life. Her smoking was part of her public persona and helped shape how audiences around the world perceived her.

#1 Maurice Chevalier (left) and Gary Cooper flank Marlene Dietrich dressed in a tuxedo.

#3 Marlene Dietrich seduces as Concha Perez in a scene from the film ‘The Devil is a Woman.’

#5 Marlene Dietrich poses in a typical arrogant yet sexy stance for ‘The Devil is a Woman.’

#6 Marlene Dietrich stars in ‘The Devil is a Woman’ in 1935.

#8 Marlene Dietrich is captured smoking on a staircase.

#9 A photograph of actress Marlene Dietrich smoking taken in 1935.

#10 Marlene Dietrich sits in a canvas chair, wearing a turban, and holding a cigarette on the desert location set in 1936.

#11 Marlene Dietrich epitomizes screen sensuality in this photograph.

#12 Marlene Dietrich appears in a scene from the romantic drama ‘Angel’ in 1937.

#13 Marlene Dietrich poses in an advertisement for the romantic drama ‘Angel’ in 1937.

#14 Marlene Dietrich portrays Maria Barker in a scene from the romantic drama ‘Angel’ in 1937.

#15 Marlene Dietrich stars as Maria Barker in the 1937 film ‘Angel.’

#16 The film ‘Angel’ features Marlene Dietrich in a starring role as Maria Barker.

#17 Maria Barker, played by Marlene Dietrich, is the central character in the film ‘Angel.’

#18 Marlene Dietrich looks stunning in an elegant white dress from 1937.

#19 Melvyn Douglas sits next to German-born actress Marlene Dietrich as she smokes a cigarette in 1937.

#20 Ernest Hemingway and Marlene Dietrich captured in a photograph together.

#21 Marlene Dietrich plays Frenchy in a scene from the 1937 film ‘Destry Rides Again.’

#22 Marlene Dietrich has lunch with director George Marshall and producer Joe Pasternak on the set of her latest film ‘Destry Rides Again’ in 1939.

#23 Basil Rathbone meets fellow film star Marlene Dietrich.

#24 Marlene Dietrich looks stylish in a sailor’s cap and cigarette in a promotional portrait for ‘Seven Sinners.’

#25 Marlene Dietrich is seen puffing a cigarette in her suite at the St. Regis Hotel.

#26 In the 1942 comedy ‘The Lady is Willing,’ Marlene Dietrich wears a matching set of ostentatious jewelry in the role of Elizabeth Madden.

#27 Errol Flynn, Maria Magdalena von Losch, Lili Damita, and Jack Warner are pictured with Marlene Dietrich.

#28 Marlene Dietrich takes a cigarette break during the filming of ‘Martin Roumagnac’ in 1944.

#29 Marlene Dietrich is seen on the set of ‘A Foreign Affair’ in the 1940s.

#30 A portrait of Marlene Dietrich taken in NYC in 1948.

#31 Jane Wyman and Marlene Dietrich share a cigarette in a scene from the 1950 murder mystery ‘Stage Fright.’

#33 A photograph of a German-born Marlene Dietrich holding a cigarette, dressed in a tailored suit, hat, bow-tie, and cufflinks.

#36 Rita Gam and Marlene Dietrich perform at the opening of a circus in New York City in 1952.

#37 Marlene Dietrich smiles for photographers in 1954.

#38 Elia Kazan and Marlene Dietrich sit together at the premiere reception for director George Cukor’s film ‘A Star is Born’ in the 1950s.

#39 Arthur O’Connell, Marlene Dietrich, and Vittorio De Sica star in ‘The Monte Carlo Story.’

#40 Renato Rascel, Vittorio De Sica, and Marlene Dietrich are pictured on the set of ‘The Monte Carlo Story.’

#41 Marlene Dietrich and Vittorio De Sica chat during a break on the set of ‘The Monte Carlo Story.’

#42 Marlene Dietrich asks a security worker to light her cigarette.

#43 Marlene Dietrich shares a joke with US actor and director Orson Welles in 1958.

#44 Marlene Dietrich is seen smoking during the making of the 1961 movie ‘Judgment at Nuremberg.’

#45 In the 1930s, Mistinguett and Marlene Dietrich are seen smoking together.

In the 1930s, Mistinguett and Marlene Dietrich are seen smoking together.

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#46 Marlene Dietrich looks dapper in men’s top hat and tails in the film ‘Morocco.’

Marlene Dietrich looks dapper in men's top hat and tails in the film 'Morocco.'

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#47 Marlene Dietrich makes her Hollywood film debut as Amy Jolly, dressed in a tuxedo in ‘Morocco,’ directed by Josef von Sternberg.

Marlene Dietrich makes her Hollywood film debut as Amy Jolly, dressed in a tuxedo in 'Morocco,' directed by Josef von Sternberg.

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#49 Marlene Dietrich and Italian actor Paul Porcasi share a scene from the film ‘Morocco’ in 1930.

Marlene Dietrich and Italian actor Paul Porcasi share a scene from the film 'Morocco' in 1930.

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#50 Marlene Dietrich captured smoking in a photograph.

Marlene Dietrich captured smoking in a photograph.

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#51 In 1932, Marlene Dietrich kneels by a lake while smoking a cigarette in a double-breasted suit.

In 1932, Marlene Dietrich kneels by a lake while smoking a cigarette in a double-breasted suit.

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#52 A photograph of Marlene Dietrich smoking taken in 1932.

A photograph of Marlene Dietrich smoking taken in 1932.

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#53 Marlene Dietrich and Brian Aherne share a dinner scene from the film ‘Song Of Songs.’

Marlene Dietrich and Brian Aherne share a dinner scene from the film 'Song Of Songs.'

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#55 Marlene Dietrich poses for ‘Blonde Venus’ in a pageant of Film Memories, held in aid of the Princess Beatrice Hospital.

Marlene Dietrich poses for 'Blonde Venus' in a pageant of Film Memories, held in aid of the Princess Beatrice Hospital.

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#56 Marlene Dietrich stars in ‘Blonde Venus’ for the Pageant of Film Memories.

Marlene Dietrich stars in 'Blonde Venus' for the Pageant of Film Memories.

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#57 Marlene Dietrich wears a soft pull-on hat while smoking a cigarette.

Marlene Dietrich wears a soft pull-on hat while smoking a cigarette.

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#58 A photograph of Marlene Dietrich smoking taken in 1934.

A photograph of Marlene Dietrich smoking taken in 1934.

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#59 Marlene Dietrich dines with director Josef von Sternberg in 1935.

Marlene Dietrich dines with director Josef von Sternberg in 1935.

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#60 Marlene Dietrich oozes sensuality while smoking in the 1930s.

Marlene Dietrich oozes sensuality while smoking in the 1930s.

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