Greta Garbo

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.

Cast

Ninotchka
Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Wild Orchids
Lillie Sterling
Conquest
Countess Marie Walewska
The Kiss
Irene Guarry
Inspiration
Yvonne Valbret
Queen Christina
Christina
The Joyless Street
Greta Rumfort
Grand Hotel
Grusinskaya
Mata Hari
Mata Hari
A Woman of Affairs
Diana Merrick
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
Self (archive footage)
Anna Christie
Anna Christie
Camille
Marguerite Gautier
Minns ni?
(archive footage)
Flesh and the Devil
Felicitas
The Saga of Gösta Berling
Elizabeth Dohna
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
(archive footage)
A Man's Man
Greta Garbo
The Painted Veil
Katrin Koerber Fane
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
Testfilm Greta Garbo
Self
Romance
Rita Cavallini
Two-Faced Woman
Karin Borg Blake
The Temptress
Elena
The Single Standard
Arden Stuart
Love
Anna Karenina
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Self (archive footage)
The Mysterious Lady
Tania Fedorova
As You Desire Me
Zara, a.k.a. Maria
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Queen Christina (archive footage)
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
Helga, aka Susan Lenox
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
Torrent
Leonora Moreno
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
Self (archive footage)
The Divine Woman
Marianne
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
Elder Sister/Mannequin
Our Daily Bread
Companion
Peter the Tramp
Greta
Anna Christie
Anna Christie
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Self / Various roles (archive footage)
Paris Hilton, Inc.
Self (archive footage)
Do You Remember?
(archive footage)
Stjärnbilder
(archive footage)
Garbo
Self (archive footage)
The Divine Garbo
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Self (archive footage)
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
Self (archive footage)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Self (archive footage)
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
(archive footage)
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
Unknown
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
Self (archive footage)
The Romance of Celluloid
Self (archive footage)
From the Ends of the Earth
Self
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Self
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Self
Sigrid Holmquist
Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
The Big Parade of Comedy
Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
Self (archive footage)
A Fortune Hunter
Maid
A Scarlet Angel
Extra
Stiller, Garbo & jag
(archive footage)
30 Years of Fun
(archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens
(archive footage)
Sweden and Swedish Industries
Self
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
Self (archive footage)
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
Unknown
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Self (archive footage)