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Greta Garbo
Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Greta Garbo (born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson; September 18, 1905 – April 15, 1990) was a Swedish-American actress, widely regarded as one of the greatest stars of classic Hollywood c…
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Greta Garbo (born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson; September 18, 1905 – April 15, 1990) was a Swedish-American actress, widely regarded as one of the greatest stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Known for her melancholic and enigmatic screen presence, she starred in iconic films such as Anna Karenina, Queen Christina, Camille, and Ninotchka. Throughout her career, she was celebrated for her subtle and understated performances, earning three Academy Award nominations and an honorary Oscar in 1954. Garbo was famously private, avoiding the Hollywood social scene and retiring from acting at the age of 35. Her personal life has long been the subject of speculation, particularly regarding her sexuality. She was romantically linked to several women, including writer Mercedes de Acosta and actress Marlene Dietrich, fueling rumors that she may have been lesbian or bisexual. However, Garbo never publicly addressed these rumors, maintaining an air of mystery that only added to her legendary status. Her legacy continues to captivate audiences, with her influence extending beyond film into discussions of gender, sexuality, and Hollywood’s golden age.
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2024
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
Movie Self (archive footage)
- 2023
- 2023
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2022
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2022
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2018
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2016
My Scientology Movie
Movie Self (archive photo)
- 2015
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2014
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Movie (archive footage)
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2011
Vito
Movie Self (archive)
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2010
Sigrid Holmquist
Movie Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
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2010
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2009
Hollywood sul Tevere
Movie
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2009
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2008
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Movie Queen Christina (archive footage)
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2007
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2005
Garbo
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2004
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Movie Self / Various roles (archive footage)
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2003
Complicated Women
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2003
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2001
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1996
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1996
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1995
Stjärnbilder
Movie (archive footage)
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1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1995
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1995
The Casting Couch
Movie
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1993
Minns ni?
Movie (archive footage)
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1991
The Meeting of Two Queens
Movie (archive footage)
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1990
The Divine Garbo
Movie Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1988
Stiller, Garbo & jag
Movie (archive footage)
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1986
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1976
That's Entertainment, Part II
Movie (archive footage)
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1974
Spécial cinéma
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1974
Adam & Yves
Movie Herself (uncredited)
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1972
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1969
The Happy Ending
Movie Self - Actress in 'Susan Lennox' (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1969
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1969
Marlowe
Movie Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
