Garbo: Where Did You Go?
2024 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo
1905-09-18
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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 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.
Filmography
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
2023 · Movie
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
2022 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français
2022 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
My Scientology Movie
2016 · Movie
as Self (archive photo)
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
2015 · Movie
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
2014 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012 · Movie
as (archive footage)
Vito
2011 · Movie
as Self (archive)
Sigrid Holmquist
2010 · Movie
as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood sul Tevere
2009 · Movie
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008 · Movie
as Queen Christina (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo
2005 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
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Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004 · Movie
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
2003 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
2003 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
2001 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
1996 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
1996 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Stjärnbilder
1995 · Movie
as (archive footage)
The Casting Couch
1995 · Movie
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Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
1995 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Minns ni?
1993 · Movie
as (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991 · Movie
as (archive footage)
The Divine Garbo
1990 · Movie
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stiller, Garbo & jag
1988 · Movie
as (archive footage)
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
1986 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976 · Movie
as (archive footage)
Adam & Yves
1974 · Movie
as Herself (uncredited)
Spécial cinéma
1974 · TV Show
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
1969 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Marlowe
1969 · Movie
as Grusinskaya(archive footage) (uncredited)
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964 · Movie
as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)
30 Years of Fun
1963 · Movie
as (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
1961 · Movie
as Self - Anna Karenina (archive footage) (uncredited)
MGM Parade
1955 · TV Show
as Self, self
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Testfilm Greta Garbo
1949 · Movie
as Self
Two-Faced Woman
1941 · Movie
as Karin Borg Blake
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
1940 · Movie
as Self
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
1940 · Movie
as Self
Ninotchka
1939 · Movie
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
From the Ends of the Earth
1939 · Movie
as Self
Conquest
1937 · Movie
as Countess Marie Walewska
The Romance of Celluloid
1937 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Camille
1936 · Movie
as Marguerite Gautier
Anna Karenina
1935 · Movie
as Anna Karenina
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Do You Remember?
1935 · Movie
as (archive footage)
Queen Christina
1934 · Movie
as Christina
The Painted Veil
1934 · Movie
as Katrin Koerber Fane
Grand Hotel
1932 · Movie
as Grusinskaya
As You Desire Me
1932 · Movie
as Zara, a.k.a. Maria
Inspiration
1931 · Movie
as Yvonne Valbret
Mata Hari
1931 · Movie
as Mata Hari
Susan Lenox
1931 · Movie
as Helga, aka Susan Lenox
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Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
1931 · Movie
as (archive footage)
Anna Christie
1930 · Movie
as Anna Christie
Romance
1930 · Movie
as Rita Cavallini
Anna Christie
1930 · Movie
as Anna Christie
Wild Orchids
1929 · Movie
as Lillie Sterling
The Kiss
1929 · Movie
as Irene
A Man's Man
1929 · Movie
as Greta Garbo
The Single Standard
1929 · Movie
as Arden Stuart
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With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
1929 · Movie
A Woman of Affairs
1928 · Movie
as Diana Merrick
The Mysterious Lady
1928 · Movie
as Tania Fedorova
The Divine Woman
1928 · Movie
as Marianne
Love
1927 · Movie
as Anna Karenina
Flesh and the Devil
1926 · Movie
as Felicitas
The Temptress
1926 · Movie
as Elena
Torrent
1926 · Movie
as Leonora Moreno
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Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood
1926 · Movie
Joyless Street
1925 · Movie
as Greta Rumfort
The Saga of Gösta Berling
1924 · Movie
as Elizabeth Dohna
Peter the Tramp
1922 · Movie
as Greta
A Scarlet Angel
1922 · Movie
as Extra
Our Daily Bread
1921 · Movie
as Companion
A Fortune Hunter
1921 · Movie
as Maid
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
1920 · Movie
as Elder Sister/Mannequin
Sweden and Swedish Industries
1920 · Movie
as Self
