| Flesh and the Devil - 1927 MGM |
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Her first film with the then top romantic lead John Gilbert. Garbo
is at her seductive best as a woman who causes a fued between two
friends. Gilbert is an Austrian officer, falls for the married Garbo
and kills her husband in a duel. Great film with a surprise ending.
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| Queen Christina - 1933 MGM
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Probably Garbo's best film, with a haunting performance by the
radiant star as 17th-century Swedish queen who relinquishes her
throne for her lover (shown in a scene at right with actor Lewis
Stoneas as her Chancelor). Garbo and Gilbert's love scenes
together are truly memorable, as is the famous final shot. Don't
miss this one.
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| Camille - 1937 MGM |
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Beautiful MGM production; in one of her most famous roles, Garbo
is Dumas' tragic heroine who must sacrifice her own happiness in
order to prove her love. Taylor is a bit stiff as Armand, but Daniell,
Joan Brodel (Leslie) is a superb villain. Filmed before in 1915
(with Clara Kimball Young), 1917 (Theda Bara), and 1921 (Nazimova,
with Rudolph Valentino as Armand).
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| Ninotchka - 1939 MGM
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Amid much outdated sociological banter, a lighthearted Garbo still
shines. Lubitsch's comedy pegged on tale of cold Russian agent Garbo
coming to Paris, falling in love with gay-blade Douglas. Supporting
cast shows fine comedy flair. Script by Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett,
and Walter Reisch was basis for Broadway musical and film SILK STOCKINGS.
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| Grand Hotel - 1932 MGM |
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Vicki Baum's novel and play of plush Berlin hotel where "nothing
ever happens." Stars prove the contrary: Garbo as lonely ballerina,
John Barrymore her jewel-thief lover, Lionel Barrymore a dying man,
Crawford an ambitious stenographer, Beery a hardened businessman,
Stone the observer. Scripted by William A. Drake. Best Picture Oscar
winner; a must. Also known for the line she uttered in this film
"I want to be alone".
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Anna Karenina - 1935 MGM |
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Tolstoy's tragic love chronicle makes excellent Garbo vehicle,
with fine support from March as her lover, Rathbone her husband,
and Bartholomew, her adoring son. Filmed before with Garbo as LOVE.
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Academy Awards 
Nominated for Actress 1929: ROMANCE
Nominated for Actress 1929: ANNA CHRISTIE
Nominated for Actress 1937: CAMILLE
Nominated for Actress 1939: NINOTCHKA
Honorary and Other Awards 1954. For her unforgettable screen
performances. Winner presented a Statuette.
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