Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on October 22, 2011

Inge Gregusch??? Greta Garbo, screen legend. One of the most beautiful, photogenic and famous women in the world, and, my once and future inspiration. Since I don't like doing Profiles, let's have some fun with rare stills from Garbo's amazing career; her gorgeous face and, a fe   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on September 19, 2011

When Greta Garbo was first brought to Hollywood from her native Sweden in 1925 by MGM’s Louis B. Mayer she was a 19 year old with only a few Swedish films to her credit. MGM started a publicity blitz to promote their new budding star. Probably the most popular publicity photos that were take   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on February 11, 2011

Marion Davis Joan Crawford Greta Garbo Ginger Rogers Carole Lombard Betty Grable Bette Davis Share: • Posted by Art • Friday, February 11th, 2011 at 5:26 pm • (0) Comm   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on January 27, 2011

Torrent (1926). Romantic/drama/silent film directed by Monta Bell. Based on a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibanez. Torrent was the first American film starring Swedish actress Greta Garbo. The film also starred Ricardo Cortez. The title refers to a flood that occurs in the small town where most of the   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on September 18, 2010

Greta Garbo, was a Swedish actress best for her work during Hollywood's silent film period and also part of Golden Age. She performed in 27 movies and has become one of the most popular Hollywood stars. Her first talkie was in the film , Anna Christie(1930). Of all MGM stars,...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on June 8, 2010

"Wild Orchids" (1929) is a silent romantic drama starring Greta Garbo, Lewis Stone, and Nils Asther. Directed by Sidney Franklin, this film is about a wife who finds herself drawn to a Javanese prince while on a trip with her husband. The story begins with middle-aged American tycoon, John Sterling   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on April 6, 2010

"The Temptress" (1926) is a silent romantic drama starring Greta Garbo, Antonio Moreno, and Lionel Barrymore. Directed by Fred Niblo and based on the novel by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, this film is about a beautiful woman who destroys the men who come in contact with her. The story begins with...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on April 1, 2010

TCM, sobre Greta Garbo Olá! Nós, cinéfilos de plantão, sabemos que no dia 15 desse mês de abril faz vinte anos que o mundo perdeu Greta Garbo, um dos mais belos rostos do cinema. Nesse dia, o canal especializado em cinema clássico TCM vai prestar uma homenagem exibindo 5 de...   read more

Margaret Perry Posted by Margaret Perry on November 30, -0001

This post is written in conjunction with the Russia in Classic Film Blogathon, hosted by Movies, Silently and sponsored by Flicker Alley. Like DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (1965), ANNA KARENINA gives a cinematic snapshot of the opulent life of Imperial Russia. Although the earlier film is unable to employ the sc   read more