The studio killed the mystic. They made her too common and ordinary. She knew it was over. But, she had a good run and has been immortalized in film. Not a bad way to end. How many of us can say that?
The ridiculous censors of the era shredded this film upon it's completion. The movie, when released, made no sense. It was panned and Garbo had never been panned like this, and was very sensitive, and wasn't in love with making movies to begin with. This is a great scene though....
I read somewhere that Greta did't want to learn the moves for this dance. XD!!!
John Gilbert was such a fool! He ALMOST had her! But he let his drinking get in the way, he once pointed a loaded revolver at her..yeah good job dude, way to make a woman like you!
Look at Greta getting down! I cannot get enough of this video! She's so athletic and sexy....I have to see this movie somehow- the choreography in this clip is awesome. hahah.
Saw Garbo twice in Manhattan . . . was in the 1970's . . . back then there was an unspoken thought - "you know you're a dyed-in-the-wool Manhattanite when you've seen Garbo" - didn't matter if you moved there from Peoria - and wow, she was elegant. Needless to say, those who recognized her left her alone.
This is one of the reasons why I enjoy dancing; because it's fun. I remeber when they showed a clip of this in the film "That's Entertainment Part II". I also loved when Robert Taylor sang "Felling Your Feeling". This old movies are just fantastic.
Apart from the being photographed, which I don't mind, I hate all of those things too darling, but acting is much deeper than just that. If you have had that experience once of completely immerging in a character, probing into her, living it, feeling it, being in the moment... it's amazing. I've had it just once and well... it's addictive - so is the applause I guess. But how that was for Greta, I don't know. Thanks for sharing this one, love it! Look at her trying :-) cute.
It is said by Garbo's decedents that she never understood the whole Hollywood craze that was in the United States because in the Swedish society she grew up in, being an actress was just another way to make a living and nothing to separate them from everybody else. I don't think she ever accepted how the American culture payed so much attention to film stars off screen back then. Keeping a low profile regarding her sexuality was a method of protection for her.
Well thats true, but then you had women like Tallulah Bankhead and Marlene dietrich that were out and proud bisexuals and that didn't really adversely affect their careers at all (especially in Marlene's case..she went on to make film from like what..the 20s to the 1980s?) But Greta came from a different culture, they took her out of Sweden, but they couldn't take Sweden out of her!
She could have come out, but it was secretive, mysterious Garbo...the public would have made a much bigger deal out of it then Marlene. It would have been much more exciting for the press to dig into garbo's personal life because she did not advertise it. Do you think Garbo's legacy would have been different if she would have had the live out loud attitude like Dietrich? What do you think?
Hmmm. First of all did you send me a friend request? We should totally be friends. Anyway, I see what you're saying..it might have tarnished the mysterious image. But Greta was molded by the movie makers to appear a certain way. I think it was pretty much an open secret that she liked women, it didn't require her confirmation. The only man I know she loved at some point was John Gilbert. Btw have you heard about the love letters she sent Mimi Pollack her drama school companion in Sweden?
Yes. I Have! I feel so guilty because as much as I would want to respect her privacy like she would have wanted, I would totally read all of the letters if I could get my hands on them. Im so terrible! :)
I also wish that Garbo would have continued making her dramatic movies in England, where the majority of her audience was around the time of Anna Karinena in 1935. Her acting and aura seemed above this genre that began to arise in the early 1940's.
saw Garbo strolling along in NY one day years ago, she was of a stunning beauty and she must have been in her 70's I think, cant imagine how she could have looked in her golden years,,breathtaking!
It doesn't look like the greatest movie but it can hardly warrant the terrible criticism over the years that it's gotten. She's perfectly charismatic and beautiful as ever---maybe the reviewers and audience then just wouldn't see her in anything but high drama. She's just incredibly good on film, I can't see her failing at anything on camera.
The studio killed the mystic. They made her too common and ordinary. She knew it was over. But, she had a good run and has been immortalized in film. Not a bad way to end. How many of us can say that?
Handiman544 1 month ago
Honestly, Garbo and rumba don't go together.
FredricEric 4 months ago
she is a DIOSA.
monterrey1952 6 months ago
great scene!
pity the studios absolutely ruined her career.
They lack insight into this talented multi-dimensional star!
They type cast her as the vamp instead of exploring her range of abilities!
geoffz805 1 year ago 3
There is certainly nothing wrong with Garbo, but it looks like MGM was nudging Garbo out with a mediocre film. A sad finale to a brilliant career.
mrgjjus 1 year ago
The ridiculous censors of the era shredded this film upon it's completion. The movie, when released, made no sense. It was panned and Garbo had never been panned like this, and was very sensitive, and wasn't in love with making movies to begin with. This is a great scene though....
walnutgodwin 1 year ago
Happy Birthday Greta!
Slowlondon 1 year ago
@amirtoma If you look up GarboGalore's page you should find it there :D
DiabolicalAngel 1 year ago
Where are you going?
zipzapusa 1 year ago
@zipzapusa :-)
elitap22 5 months ago
I read somewhere that Greta did't want to learn the moves for this dance. XD!!!
John Gilbert was such a fool! He ALMOST had her! But he let his drinking get in the way, he once pointed a loaded revolver at her..yeah good job dude, way to make a woman like you!
DiabolicalAngel 2 years ago
Look at Greta getting down! I cannot get enough of this video! She's so athletic and sexy....I have to see this movie somehow- the choreography in this clip is awesome. hahah.
DiabolicalAngel 2 years ago
Saw Garbo twice in Manhattan . . . was in the 1970's . . . back then there was an unspoken thought - "you know you're a dyed-in-the-wool Manhattanite when you've seen Garbo" - didn't matter if you moved there from Peoria - and wow, she was elegant. Needless to say, those who recognized her left her alone.
rockybruni 2 years ago
Garbo is SO cute! I love how she tries to shake her hips like the other lady is doing. She's awesome.
DiabolicalAngel 2 years ago
This is one of the reasons why I enjoy dancing; because it's fun. I remeber when they showed a clip of this in the film "That's Entertainment Part II". I also loved when Robert Taylor sang "Felling Your Feeling". This old movies are just fantastic.
654zns 2 years ago
I love GRETA!!! Can someone please post this movie on youtube?!?! or tell me where to find it because i'd love to see all of greta garbo's movies.
allhailmadonna 2 years ago
@allhailmadonna You can get her movies from eBay - I have them all.
pauline5248 1 year ago
Heres what I could never understand about Greta.
She hated to be photographed, she hated to have her privacy invaded, she hated "kiss and tell "lovers.
And yet...she was an ACTRESS?
Thats like me being an Athiest and joining the clergy.
DiabolicalAngel 2 years ago
Apart from the being photographed, which I don't mind, I hate all of those things too darling, but acting is much deeper than just that. If you have had that experience once of completely immerging in a character, probing into her, living it, feeling it, being in the moment... it's amazing. I've had it just once and well... it's addictive - so is the applause I guess. But how that was for Greta, I don't know. Thanks for sharing this one, love it! Look at her trying :-) cute.
iiiiiccccc 2 years ago
It is said by Garbo's decedents that she never understood the whole Hollywood craze that was in the United States because in the Swedish society she grew up in, being an actress was just another way to make a living and nothing to separate them from everybody else. I don't think she ever accepted how the American culture payed so much attention to film stars off screen back then. Keeping a low profile regarding her sexuality was a method of protection for her.
SongHeals88 2 years ago
I often ask myself why she was so reluctant to come out openly, but I forget that bisexuality was not accepted as much back then as it is today.
But I love the she never conformed! :)
SongHeals88 2 years ago
Well thats true, but then you had women like Tallulah Bankhead and Marlene dietrich that were out and proud bisexuals and that didn't really adversely affect their careers at all (especially in Marlene's case..she went on to make film from like what..the 20s to the 1980s?) But Greta came from a different culture, they took her out of Sweden, but they couldn't take Sweden out of her!
DiabolicalAngel 2 years ago
She could have come out, but it was secretive, mysterious Garbo...the public would have made a much bigger deal out of it then Marlene. It would have been much more exciting for the press to dig into garbo's personal life because she did not advertise it. Do you think Garbo's legacy would have been different if she would have had the live out loud attitude like Dietrich? What do you think?
SongHeals88 2 years ago
Hmmm. First of all did you send me a friend request? We should totally be friends. Anyway, I see what you're saying..it might have tarnished the mysterious image. But Greta was molded by the movie makers to appear a certain way. I think it was pretty much an open secret that she liked women, it didn't require her confirmation. The only man I know she loved at some point was John Gilbert. Btw have you heard about the love letters she sent Mimi Pollack her drama school companion in Sweden?
DiabolicalAngel 2 years ago
Yes. I Have! I feel so guilty because as much as I would want to respect her privacy like she would have wanted, I would totally read all of the letters if I could get my hands on them. Im so terrible! :)
SongHeals88 2 years ago
I also wish that Garbo would have continued making her dramatic movies in England, where the majority of her audience was around the time of Anna Karinena in 1935. Her acting and aura seemed above this genre that began to arise in the early 1940's.
SongHeals88 2 years ago
Gotta love the bitch that keeps hating on her while she dances here too HAHAHH
DiabolicalAngel 2 years ago
@DiabolicalAngel Yes, I've always thought that too. Doesn't add up does it. Perhaps she didn't realise just how popular she would become.
pauline5248 1 year ago
Great is sooo soo cute!
And so awkward too :)
DiabolicalAngel 2 years ago
Yes it was ,early 70's. Cpark, ny.
tahina45 3 years ago 2
saw Garbo strolling along in NY one day years ago, she was of a stunning beauty and she must have been in her 70's I think, cant imagine how she could have looked in her golden years,,breathtaking!
tahina45 3 years ago 2
That must have been at least two and a half decades ago.
ScarletNubian 3 years ago
It was absolutely fun watching her-- very humurous. She's excellent.
jitkasuarez 3 years ago
it was fun, ive liked it, she looks happy there :) got to see the whole movie!
Oliisblonde 3 years ago 2
It doesn't look like the greatest movie but it can hardly warrant the terrible criticism over the years that it's gotten. She's perfectly charismatic and beautiful as ever---maybe the reviewers and audience then just wouldn't see her in anything but high drama. She's just incredibly good on film, I can't see her failing at anything on camera.
sisalrug 3 years ago 9
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elitap22 1 year ago
That was entertaining. Love Greta. :-)
damsel2007 3 years ago
What a pity this was her last. She was so fantastic.
eilianu 3 years ago 2
Greta can do anything, or could.
Sims2MovieCharts 3 years ago
GRETA I LOVE YOU!
ricmuc 4 years ago 2