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John Gilbert (born John Cecil Pringle; July 10, 1897 – January 9, 1936) was an American actor, screenwriter and director. He rose to fame during the silent era and became a popular leading man known as "The Great Lover".
Apr 1, 2021 · John Gilbert's scandalous affairs with femmes fatales like Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich gave him the nickname "The Great Lover," but his deplorable treatment at the hands of Hollywood's power brokers left him with another: “Hollywood’s Unhappiest Man.” Gilbert’s meteoric soar to superstardom included beautiful bombshells, bad bosses, and booze.
Apr 23, 2024 · John Gilbert (born July 10, 1897, Logan, Utah, U.S.—died January 9, 1936, Los Angeles, California) was a romantic leading man of the silent era of film, known as the “Great Lover.” In retrospect, his acting career has been overshadowed by his identification as the tragic star who failed to make the transition to sound.
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John Gilbert was a popular silent film star who co-starred with Greta Garbo in several romantic dramas. He died of a heart attack in 1936 after his career declined with the advent of sound and his personal troubles.
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
John Gilbert was a popular silent film star who had a brief affair with Greta Garbo and a turbulent career in sound films. Learn about his life, family, roles, awards and trivia on IMDb.
- July 10, 1897
- January 9, 1936
John Gilbert was a silent film star who had a meteoric rise and a dramatic fall in Hollywood. He starred with Greta Garbo, Norma Shearer and Joan Crawford, but clashed with Louis B. Mayer and became an alcoholic.
May 13, 2013 · John Gilbert was the golden boy at MGM during the final years of the silent era. He was the young studio’s biggest male star, working with such top directors as King Vidor (“The Big Parade ...
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