
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Acting
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.

1986
as Self (archive footage)

2012
as (archive footage)

1996
as Self (archive footage)

1930
as Anna Christie

1939
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova

1928
as Tania Fedorova

1926
as Felicitas

1922
as Extra

1921
as Maid

2010
as Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)

1932
as Grusinskaya

1937
as Self (archive footage)
2004
as Self / Various roles (archive footage)

1936
as Marguerite Gautier

1926
as Leonora Moreno

1928
as Marianne

1934
as Christina

1925
as Greta Rumfort

2003
as Self (archive footage)

1937
as Countess Marie Walewska

1924
as Elizabeth Dohna

1926
as Elena

1935
as Anna Karenina

1928
as Diana Merrick

1934
as Katrin Koerber Fane

1941
as Karin Borg Blake

1929
as Irene Guarry

1964
as Ninotchka in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage)

2005
as Self (archive footage)

1932
as Zara, a.k.a. Maria

1929
as Lillie Sterling

1930
as Rita Cavallini

1931
as Mata Hari

1931
as Helga, aka Susan Lenox

2008
as Queen Christina (archive footage)

1930
as Anna Christie

2024
as Self (archive footage)

1927
as Anna Karenina

1931
as Yvonne Valbret

1929
as Arden Stuart

1974
as Self (uncredited)

1940
as Self

1920
as Elder Sister/Mannequin

1922
as Greta

1921
as Companion

1969
as Self (archive footage)

2014

1963
as (archive footage)

1988
as (archive footage)

2023
2003
as Self (archive footage)

1931
as (archive footage)
1929
1939
as Self

1991
as (archive footage)

1990
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2001
as Self (archive footage)

1929
as Greta Garbo

1920
as Self

1949
as Self

1995
as (archive footage)
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