An original documentary from Turner Classic Movies, narrated by Julie ChristieAn original documentary from Turner Classic Movies, narrated by Julie ChristieAn original documentary from Turner Classic Movies, narrated by Julie Christie
Julie Christie
- Narrator
- (voice)
Greta Garbo
- Self
- (archive footage)
Mary Pickford
- Gwendolyn
- (archive footage)
Lars Hanson
- Self
- (archive footage)
Mimi Pollak
- Self - 1993 interview
- (archive footage)
- (as Mimi Pollack)
Mauritz Stiller
- Self
- (archive footage)
Victor Sjöström
- Self
- (archive footage)
Joseph M. Newman
- Self - Interviewee
- (as Joseph Newman)
Leatrice Joy Gilbert
- Self - Interviewee
- (as Leatrice Fountain)
William H. Daniels
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as William Daniels)
- Directors
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Featured review
Very well done doc that does a good job of de-mystifying its subject, especially her decision to leave Hollywood and films for New York and privacy. The simple and, to me, utterly convincing explanation put forward by Kevin Brownlow and Christopher Bird in this film is that of a talented actress who simply could not endure being a Star, especially the non stop attention. That this, of course, puts her at odds with about 99.9% of those in her profession who make it big is an irony to be savored along with that other Garbo irony that this dramatic actress' best film, by far, is her only comedy.
I also like that she didn't take any crap from Louis B. Mayer. A minus.
I also like that she didn't take any crap from Louis B. Mayer. A minus.
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGreta Garbo is the subject of several documentaries, including four made in the United States between 1990 and 2005 and one made for the BBC in 1969.
In order, they are: BBC TV movie Garbo (1969), TV movie The Divine Garbo (1990), an episode of Biography (1987) - Greta Garbo: The Mysterious Lady (1998), TV movie Greta Garbo: A Lone Star (2001), and this film.
- Crazy creditsCredited cast members following narrator Julie Christie are identified by a graphic or by other cast members.
- ConnectionsFeatures Konsumtionsföreningen Stockholm med omnejd (1921)
Details
- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
- Color
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