This film pairing brought a darker and more mysterious flavor to the movies, often involving spies or secrets, such as in "The Devil Is a Woman." He grew a mustache to appear more intimidating and was unkind to fellow actors, while she was referred to as "Mother Teresa with legs." Who was this couple making American films with heavy French and German accents?

Josef von Sternberg and Marlene Dietrich made a total of seven films together, including the well-known "Shanghai Express." There was no love lost between them in real life, however, as von Sternberg tried to make it look as though she was nothing without his guidance and that he had taught her how to act and brought out everything the public loved about her. In reality, she was a skilled actress and a kind and giving person. She was glad when they stopped making films together.

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