Marlene Dietrich"s film career spanned six decades, until she retired in 1976 to live her life as a recluse. While living in Paris in the 1980s, Hanut wrote to Dietrich, expressing his admiration for her work. To his surprise, she responded. Here is a record of their sudden friendship. Dietrich shares her thoughts on a wide array of topics--art, literature, haute couture, Hollywood, her career, and her image and persona. 2 cassettes.