The Cosmopolitan Marlene Dietrich

The Cosmopolitan Marlene Dietrich
Compilation album by
Released1993
Recorded1951–1954
GenreTraditional pop
LabelColumbia/Legacy
Marlene Dietrich chronology
On Screen, Stage and Radio
(1992)
The Cosmopolitan Marlene Dietrich
(1993)
Mythos und Legende / Myth and Legend
(1994)

The Cosmopolitan Marlene Dietrich is a compilation album by German-American actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, released in 1993 by Columbia/Legacy Records as part of the label’s "Art Deco" series. The project was conceived to highlight artists active between 1925 and 1941, aiming to preserve and reintroduce recordings from that period. Alongside Dietrich's collection, the initial series also included volumes devoted to female singers, male singers, songs about men, and a general overview of the Art Deco era.

The album contains eighteen tracks, combining original recordings made during World War II for the Office of Strategic Services with additional material from other sessions. Its repertoire features some of Dietrich's most recognized songs, as well as titles associated with her earlier album Marlene Dietrich Overseas. Several singles released after that record were also included in the compilation.

Upon release, the album was supported by a marketing campaign that targeted both traditional and alternative audiences. It received reviews from multiple publications, with critics noting the range of material and highlighting specific performances.