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After a few more films, including The Temptress (1926), Love (1927) and A Woman of Affairs (1928), Greta starred in Anna Christie (1930) (her first "talkie"), which not only gave her a powerful screen presence but also garnered her an Academy Award nomination as Best Actress (she didn't win).
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24 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Torrent. 1926 1h 28m Passed. 6.9 (934) Rate. A young girl and her father are kicked out of their house by a cruel noblewoman, and the girl's heart is broken when her sweetheart, the noblewoman's son, won't go to Paris with them.
In 1928, Garbo starred in A Woman of Affairs, which catapulted her to MGM's highest box-office star, surpassing the long-reigning Lillian Gish. Other well-known Garbo films from the silent era are The Mysterious Lady (1928), The Single Standard (1929), and The Kiss (1929).
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- 'Camille' (1936) George Cukor's timeless romantic drama Camille stars Garbo opposite Robert Taylor and Lionel Barrymore. The plot follows Marguerite Gauthier, "the Lady of the Camellias," a beautiful courtesan living a comfortable life thanks to a wealthy patron.
- 'Ninotchka' (1939) "Garbo laughs!" That was the tagline for Ernst Lubitsch's 1939 romantic comedy Ninotchka. Garbo stars opposite Melvyn Douglas in the story about an indomitable Soviet diplomat and a roguish bachelor who clash over a set of jewels.
- 'Grand Hotel' (1932) Grand Hotel is among the first all-star ensemble movies. The plot follows several characters at a luxurious Berlin hotel where a wealthy and thieving Baron attempts to seduce his mark, aging ballerina Grusinskaya.
- 'Anna Christie' (1930) "Garbo talks!" That was the tagline for Clarence Brown's 1930 pre-Code romantic drama Anna Christie. In her first talkie, Garbo plays the titular character, a young, troubled woman who used to work as a prostitute.
- Ninotchka. Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire. 86 votes. A no-nonsense diplomat of the Soviet Union, Nina Ivanovna "Ninotchka" Yakushova (Greta Garbo) arrives in Paris to ensure the sale of jewels seized during the Russian Revolution.
- Camille. Greta Garbo, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore. 77 votes. Beautiful Marguerite Gauthier (Greta Garbo) lifts herself out of her poverty-stricken upbringing by becoming the enchanting "Lady of the Camellias," well-kept courtesan of the rich and influential Baron de Varville (Henry Daniell).
- Queen Christina. Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Lewis Stone. 72 votes. The wise and peace-loving Queen Christina (Greta Garbo) has ruled Sweden since the age of 6, when her heroic father died in battle.
- Grand Hotel. Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, John Barrymore. 76 votes. At a luxurious Berlin hotel between the wars, the once-wealthy Baron Felix von Gaigern (John Barrymore) supports himself as a thief and gambler.
Sep 14, 2023 · Though she appeared in only a handful of titles, enough have remained classics to give her a special place in history. Let’s take a look back at 10 of her greatest films, ranked worst to best.
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Apr 15, 1990 · Greta Garbo (born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson; 18 September 1905 – 15 April 1990) was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances.
