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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.
As actor
Garbo: Where Did You Go?
The Marriage of Greta Garbo and Sergei Eiseinstein
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Destins secrets d’étoiles - Grace, Jackie, Liz, Marilyn…
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Vito
Sigrid Holmquist
Rediscovering John Gilbert
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Hollywood sul Tevere
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Garbo
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Complicated Women
Greta Garbo: A Lone Star
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Stjärnbilder
The Casting Couch
Minns ni?
The Meeting of Two Queens
The Divine Garbo
Stiller, Garbo & jag
Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown
That's Entertainment, Part II
Adam & Yves
Hollywood: The Dream Factory