Acting
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.
Filmography
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
Film · 2024
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
Film · 2023
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
Series · 2023
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
Film · 2022
Azzedine Alaïa, un couturier français
Film · 2022
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Film · 2018
My Scientology Movie
Film · 2016
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
Film · 2015
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
Film · 2014
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Film · 2012
Vito
Film · 2011
Sigrid Holmquist
Film · 2010
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Film · 2010
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Film · 2009
Hollywood sul Tevere
Film · 2009
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Film · 2008
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Film · 2007
Garbo
Film · 2005
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Film · 2004
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Film · 2003
Complicated Women
Film · 2003
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
Film · 2001
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Film · 1996
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
Film · 1996
Stjärnbilder
Film · 1995
The Casting Couch
Film · 1995
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Film · 1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Film · 1995
Minns ni?
Film · 1993
The Meeting of Two Queens
Film · 1991
The Divine Garbo
Film · 1990
Stiller, Garbo & jag
Film · 1988
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
Film · 1986
The South Bank Show
Series · 1978
That's Entertainment, Part II
Film · 1976
Adam & Yves
Film · 1974
Spécial cinéma
Series · 1974
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Film · 1972
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
Film · 1969
Marlowe
Film · 1969
The Happy Ending
Film · 1969
The Big Parade of Comedy
Film · 1964
30 Years of Fun
Film · 1963
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Film · 1961
MGM Parade
Series · 1955
MGM Parade
Series · 1955
MGM Parade
Series · 1955
Testfilm Greta Garbo
Film · 1949
Two-Faced Woman
Film · 1941
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Film · 1940
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Film · 1940
Ninotchka
Film · 1939
From the Ends of the Earth
Film · 1939
Conquest
Film · 1937
The Romance of Celluloid
Film · 1937
Camille
Film · 1936
Anna Karenina
Film · 1935
Do You Remember?
Film · 1935
Queen Christina
Film · 1934
The Painted Veil
Film · 1934
Grand Hotel
Film · 1932
As You Desire Me
Film · 1932
Inspiration
Film · 1931
Mata Hari
Film · 1931
Susan Lenox
Film · 1931
Fröken, Ni liknar Greta Garbo!
Film · 1931
Anna Christie
Film · 1930
Romance
Film · 1930
Anna Christie
Film · 1930
Wild Orchids
Film · 1929
The Kiss
Film · 1929
A Man's Man
Film · 1929
The Single Standard
Film · 1929
With Greta Garbo on the Swedish American Line's Ship
Film · 1929
A Woman of Affairs
Film · 1928
The Mysterious Lady
Film · 1928
The Divine Woman
Film · 1928
Love
Film · 1927
Flesh and the Devil
Film · 1926
The Temptress
Film · 1926
Torrent
Film · 1926
Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood
Film · 1926
Joyless Street
Film · 1925
The Saga of Gösta Berling
Film · 1924
Peter the Tramp
Film · 1922
A Scarlet Angel
Film · 1922
Our Daily Bread
Film · 1921
A Fortune Hunter
Film · 1921
Mr. and Mrs. Stockholm Out Shopping
Film · 1920
Sweden and Swedish Industries
Film · 1920