Product Details

• Format: Black & White, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Mpi Media Group
• VHS Release Date: January 1, 2002
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301038940
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,436 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I WISH YOU LOVE, January 8, 2000

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Domini Enfilden (Cape Town) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evening With Marlene Dietrich [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Recorded in 1972 in London, this is one of only two Dietrich concerts televised during her 20-odd year career as solo cabaret diva. The television special was taped over two days and later edited to a one-hour concert version. Dietrich wasn't pleased with the final result, saying that it "ain't as good," not on a par with her usual exellence. Still, if this late Dietrich concert doesn't show the diva at her most brilliant, it is still fascinating to watch her cast her spell over an audience. The artful way in which she manoevures their every emotion with her choreographed moves and song. She sings some of her old movie songs, war ballads and love songs. Highlights include her rendition of "Where have all the flowers gone." Definitely worthwile. (In the late 70's German TV made an alternate cut of the concert footage, featuring a different selection of songs. One wishes that that version too, could be released on video.)

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Alternates between sheer genius and high camp, February 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Evening With Marlene Dietrich [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Dietrich was a legend created by herself. She had an uncanny knack for doing the right thing at the right time (blind luck?). She made this video knowing that this would be the last time that she would perform in public. Marlene wanted to leave a perfect version of herself. She enginered every thing about the performance. Perfect.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, April 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Evening With Marlene Dietrich [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Another Dietrich triumph. Do not listen to other reviews that say this is bad. Or for that matter Dietrich herself. This is a wonderful concert. Do not be misguided. If your a true Dietrich fan you'll love it. It's one of those that gets better and better. I've watched it several times. The price held me back along time but it really is worth it to see a real pro at work.