Die ‧ trich, Mar ‧ le ‧ ne /ˈdiːtrɪk, -ɪx, mɑːˈleɪnə $ mɑːr-/ BrE AmE
(1901–92) a German actress who became a famous film actress in the US. She was known for being sexually attractive, and for singing in a deep, sexy voice. Her films include The Blue Angel (1930) and Destry Rides Again (1939).