Maria Riva
Maria Riva was born in Berlin in 1924 and is the only child of Marlene Dietrich. Maria performed in Germany and Italy as part of a USO troupe during World War II and taught acting at Fordham University upon her return to the United States. She has performed on Broadway, radio, television, and film and has been nominated for an Emmy. Maria continues an active life in California and spends time visiting her sons and grandchildren.
Maria Riva was born in Berlin in 1924 and is the only child of Marlene Dietrich. Maria performed in Germany and Italy as part of a USO troupe during World War II and taught acting at Fordham University upon her return to the United States. She has performed on Broadway, radio, television, and film and has been nominated for an Emmy. Maria continues an active life in California and spends time visiting her sons and grandchildren. See less
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Maria Riva book reviews
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Marlene Dietrich by Her Daughter
A Fabulous Read
by zenabee, Sep 14, 2015
The review of July 4, 2013, by Fredrick, is exactly right.
Also, Maria Riva's writing style, wisdom and memory provide a jaw-dropping, detailed, page turner of a book about her famous legendary ... Read More
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Marlene Dietrich by Her Daughter
SOME WOULD CALL IT ABUSE
Maria Riva--who is, let me tell you right up front. an astonishingly intelligent woman--tells with aching sadness the lifelong saga of her relationship with her Mother Marlene Dietrich...and you just ... Read More
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Marlene Dietrich by Her Daughter
For a Select Audience
Unless you are completely interested in this narcissistic being, I would not recommend this book. Read More