Marlene Dietrich's personal items go up for auction
by Reuters
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Personal items belonging to one of Hollywood's most iconic actresses Marlene Dietrich are being put up for auction in Los Angeles.
The items have been offered by Dietrich's grandson J. David Riva, who just didn't have a place for them.
SOUNDBITE Marlene Dietrich's grandson, J. David Riva, saying (English)
"You can't put a picture of your grandmother on the wall, you know, and invite people over for coffee. You know, it's really pretentious, you know, I couldn't exhibit these things. These things ended up sitting in storage."
Lots at the auction include items such as a bird shaped compact and a double-breasted suit but the most significant item is a love letter she received from novelist Ernest Hemingway.
SOUNDBITE Marlene Dietrich's grandson, J. David Riva, saying (English)
"Ernest Hemingway and Marlene were the best of pals. They never actually consummated their relationship. It just never worked out. She was with someone then he'd be with someone,
The items have been offered by Dietrich's grandson J. David Riva, who just didn't have a place for them.
SOUNDBITE Marlene Dietrich's grandson, J. David Riva, saying (English)
"You can't put a picture of your grandmother on the wall, you know, and invite people over for coffee. You know, it's really pretentious, you know, I couldn't exhibit these things. These things ended up sitting in storage."
Lots at the auction include items such as a bird shaped compact and a double-breasted suit but the most significant item is a love letter she received from novelist Ernest Hemingway.
SOUNDBITE Marlene Dietrich's grandson, J. David Riva, saying (English)
"Ernest Hemingway and Marlene were the best of pals. They never actually consummated their relationship. It just never worked out. She was with someone then he'd be with someone,