From what I’ve read about these two, both ladies were very bright and both had a keen sense of humor.
Some may have called it a sense of mischief.
Marlene was fluent in several languages, similar to many people from Europe. When she was learning common American expressions, Marlene express surprise and disdain for those who say “I know...right?” “I can’t believe that he talks like that. That’s bad English!” she exclaimed in a phone call to her film director.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u0XzhUmijY
Here’s another classic I’ve enjoyed. Dietrich with Rosemary Clooney in a duet: “Too Old To Cut The Mustard Anymore.”
Lili Marlene, it ain’t, but that old gal was up for anything.
Anything You Can Do--Dick Haymes, Bing Crosby & the Andrews Sisters (1947)
I’ve always like Talullah Bankhead. Very interesting woman.
Deep South, daughter of a Speaker of the House of Representatives; incredibly talented. And a hell of a quick wit!
For whatever reason one of my favorite movies with two hotties was Mogambo. Eva Gardner / Grace Kelly. Made nearly a decade before I was born, but shizzle!
Their voices were very deep...