Gimme a whiskey like lon chaney and charlie chaplin, the swedish sphinx had continued in silents even though talkies were the rage. Anna christie is a film directed by jacques feyder with greta garbo, theo shall, hans junkermann, salka viertel, year. Passed drama romance a young woman reunites with her estranged father and falls in love with a sailor, but struggles to tell them about her dark past. Based on an awardwinning play by eugene oneill, anna christie is undoubtedly stage bound most of the movie takes place on two sets, and the sound is mediocre at best not a surprise, seeing as the technology was new at the time. Anna christie is a 1930 metrogoldwynmayer precode tragedy film adaptation of the 1922 play of the same name by eugene oneill. The world premiere of the german anna christie took place on december 22, 1930, in cologne. Greta garbo is rumoured to have hooked up with robert taylor 1936 about.
I bought the dvd with both versions of 1930 and 1931, and jacques feyders version in german is better than clarence browns. This film tells the incrediblydated story of a streetwalkers attempts to touch bases with her taciturn sailor father. In her first sound film, oscarwinner greta garbo ninotchka, queen christina received an oscarnomination as the title character in eugene oneills classic about a romantic. Swedish actress greta garbo was born greta lovisa gustafsson on 18th september, 1905 in stockholm, sweden and passed away on 15th apr 1990 new york, new york aged 84. Daniels, the art direction by cedric gibbons and the costume design by adrian. A reclusive star, garbo began her career in europe before coming to the united states to work for mgm when she was 19. Anna christie je kazalisna drama u cetiri cina americkog knjizevnika eugenea oneilla premijerno prikazana 2. An adaptation of eugene oneills play anna christie was the vehicle, which was released to theaters in 1930 with the headline garbo talks. When anna arrives, however, it is clear that she has lived a hard life in the dregs of society, and that much of spirit has been extinguished. Greta garbo was in 17 onscreen matchups, including clark. Anna christie was a hit, and garbo became an even bigger star in talking films than she had been in silents. Naslovni protagonist, koga tumaci wallace beery je bokser koga su upropastili ovisnost o alkoholu i kocki, i koji na poticaj svog malog sina koga glumi jackie cooper pokusava promijeniti svoj zivot. Anna christie 1930 clarence brown, jacques feyder cast.
Jul 08, 2010 subscreva o amazon prime e tenha imediatamente quase todos os filmes do mundo no seu telefone ou computador. He has not seen her since, but believes her to be a decent and respectably employed young woman. Naslovna protagonistica je svedska imigrantica u sad koja svog oca ali i buduceg muza mora suociti sa time da je u proslosti bila prostitutka. Greta garbo was a swedishamerican film actress during the 1920s and 1930s. Old sailor chris christofferson eagerly awaits the arrival of his grown daughter anna, whom he sent at five years old to live with relatives in minnesota.
She was best known for her portrayals of strongwilled heroines, most of them as compellingly enigmatic as. During the mid to late 30s, she was at the very peak of her career, and known mostly for the serious dramatic or romantic characters. Sampion je americki crnobijeli dramski film snimljen 1931. Director albert lewin, on casting the leading role in the picture of dorian gray 1945.
The premiere scene of a mans man 1929 was specifically filmed for the movie confirmed us mark a. Many other silent stars had already failed or struggled to make the transition to. Biography of greta garbo, swedishamerican film star. Greta garbo, the enigmatic and elusive star of some of hollywoods most memorable romantic movies of the 1930s and a 50year focus of curiosity and myth, died yesterday at. Anna christie arrives and she is a wounded woman with a hidden dishonorable past since she had worked for two years in a brothel to survive. I have always found it very interesting that greta garbo has two anna christie s movies in her imdb page.
It had been reported that nils asthers name topped the list of the possible costars, but it was a relative unknown, theo shall, who won the assignment in the german version of anna christie. We do not offer to watch anna christie movie online. She was the biggest star coming out of the silent era of film and made it even bigger in talkies until she quit films. Silent film, the american debut of actress greta garbo. The movie s fascination as a garbo milestone and slice of earlysound hollywood easily outstrip its actual value as a work of art, for it has not aged. The first version of anna christie was an english version.
Jun 14, 20 anna christies reputation as greta garbos first talking film has often painted it in the eyes of the viewer as a challenge. As a child, anna christie greta garbo was sent away by her father, chris christofferson george f. Film tersebut diadaptasi oleh frances marion, diproduksi dan disutradarai oleh clarence brown dengan paul bern dan irving thalberg sebagai asisten produser referensi. This career breakthrough resulted in more roles and her career started growing at a fast pace with some notable films such as anna christie, romance, mata hari, grand hotel and camelle.
I have always found it very interesting that greta garbo has two anna christies movies in her imdb page. A woman of affairs diana merrick 1928 flesh and the devil felicitas 1927 torrent. Torrent 1926 is an american silent romantic drama film directed by an uncredited monta bell. Get the best deals on greta garbo photo when you shop the largest online selection at. Greta garbo, the enigmatic and elusive star of some of hollywoods most memorable romantic movies of the 1930s and a 50year focus of curiosity and myth, died yesterday at new york hospital in manhattan. Greta garbo was born on september 18, 1905, in stockholm, sweden. A young woman reunites with her estranged father and falls in love with a sailor, but struggles to tell them about her dark past. It earned the star her first academy award nomination for best actress, and greta garbos successful transition to. This version was actually the second and the german version of the movie. Garbo is as mysterious and charismatic as she was in her silent films, and her entrance is still classic. In greta garbo was mgms promotional tagline for anna christie 1930, garbos first sound film. Free wallpapers download of anna christie movie, hero, heroine, etc is available in our gallery section. Find films and movies featuring greta garbo on allmovie allmovie. Her voice is strangely deep, almost boyish, which only.
Make offer greta garbo roman novarro original vintage 1931 mata hari mgm studio photo. Anna christie is a 1930 germanlanguage film adapted from the eugene oneill play of the same title and filmed following the release of the englishlanguage. Her first spoken words onscreengive me a whiskeyrevealed a husky resonant voice that added to her allure and her somewhat androgynous persona that has appealed to both genders throughout the years. Even the arrival of sound could not diminish her appeal.
Greta garbo, swedish american actress who was one of the most glamorous and popular motionpicture stars of the 1920s and 30s. As for the supporting cast, marie dressler stands out in the few scenes in which she appears, infusing the oft. Anna karenina 30aug1935 anna karenina the painted veil 23nov1934 katrin queen christina 26dec1933 christina as you desire me 28may1932 zara grand hotel 12apr1932 grusinskaya, the dancer mata hari 26dec1931 mata hari susan lenox her rise and fall 10oct1931 susan lenox anna christie 27mar1931. In the early years of sound films, hollywood studios produced foreign. Anna christie 1930 was advertised, in a twoword ad campaign. Flesh and the devil 1926, a woman of affairs 1928, anna christie 1931. In her first sound film, oscarwinner greta garbo ninotchka, queen christina received an oscarnomination as the title character in eugene oneills classic about a. Even before her death the legend of the enigmatic and charismatic greta garbo was forming and that legend has continued to grow to this day. Garbos performance in flesh and the devil 1927, her third movie, made her an internaitional star. Marion, to live with unkind relatives in minnesota. Anna christie 1930 greta garbo and hans junkermann in anna christie 1930 anna christie 1930. Greta garbo was a swedish actress whose short but remarkably successful movie career, started in the silent film era and ended with garbo as one of the most celebrated actresses in the history of hollywood.
Anna christies reputation as greta garbos first talking film has often painted it in the eyes of the viewer as a challenge. Anna christie is a 1930 germanlanguage film adapted from the eugene oneill play of the same title and filmed following the release of the englishlanguage original version of the same adaptation earlier the same year. Chris left anna fifteen years ago to the countryside to be raised by relatives in a farm in st. Anna christie sixteen minutes or so into this adaptation of eugene oneills pulitzer prize play, 1930 audiences got what they were waiting for when greta garbo made her entrance and spoke on camera for the first time in her career. Find films and movies featuring greta garbo on allmovie. Reteamed with brown, she garnered another oscar nod for her work in the fallen woman romantic drama romance 1931. Film tersebut diadaptasi oleh frances marion, diproduksi dan disutradarai oleh clarence brown dengan paul bern dan irving thalberg sebagai asisten produser. In the 1920s and 30s, greta garbo achieved fame and won accolades for her roles in hit mgm films such as the torrent 1926, anna christie 1930, mata hari 1931, grand hotel 1932, anna. Predstava je dozivjela veliki uspjeh i sljedece godine bila nagradena pulitzerovom nagradom za dramu.
Whats lost in the dialogue is how christie brings garbo down to earth. Mgms domination of the movie industry in the 1930s was simply staggering, fueled. In the early years of sound films, hollywood studios produced foreignlanguage versions of some of their films using the same. In the early days of talking films, studios looking for the widest possible distribution for their most prestigious productions, sometimes simultaneously made foreign language versions. Apr, 2020 greta garbo was born on september 18, 1905, in stockholm, sweden.
The movies fascination as a garbo milestone and slice of earlysound hollywood easily outstrip its actual value as a work of art, for it has not aged. She steered interest wi her first american seelent film, torrent 1926. Anna christie maakte van garbo een sprekende ster en leverde haar een oscar. Greta garbo celebrity profile check out the latest greta garbo photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. She is most remembered for flesh and the devil, anna christie. Romance rita cavallini 1930 anna christie german version anna christie. Anna christie film berbahasa inggris 1930 wikipedia. One day i received a message from cedric gibbons, who wanted to see me on a matter of urgency and secrecy. Mgm mercaters enteeced the public wi the tagline garbo talks.
Anna christie greta garbo returns to see her father chris george f marion after 15 years. Garbo starred in a total of 34 film productions from 19201942, if you include the three. Haar eerste mgm film heette the torrent en langzaam maar zeker werd garbo een. Susan lenox her fall and rise usa 1931 helga aka susan lennox. Greta garbo at mgm and was an immediate success in the torrent 1926. During this time, she meets matt charles bickford and they fall in love. Anna christie is the first talkie of greta garbo and a heartbreaking story of a young woman that finds redemption through love.
Get the best deals on greta garbo photo when you shop the. I watched the german version of anna christie which is said to be slightly better than the english one. I liked it and i do believe it is a must for garbo fans and not only. In the 1920s and 30s, greta garbo achieved fame and won accolades for her roles in hit mgm films such as the torrent 1926, anna christie 1930, mata. Garbo was nominated three times for the academy award for best actress and received an academy honorary award in 1954 for her luminous and unforgettable screen performances. We do not provide paid free anna christie movie downloads. Greta garbo was in 17 onscreen matchups, including clark gable in susan lenox 1931, antonio moreno in the temptress 1926, charles bickford in anna christie 1930, charles boyer in conquest 1937 and conrad nagel in the. Anna christie adalah sebuah film drama metrogoldwynmayer precode tahun 1930 yang diadaptasi dari drama tahun 1922 bernama sama karya eugene oneill. It was adapted by frances marion, produced and directed by clarence brown with paul bern and irving thalberg as coproducers. Freiburger zeitung,freiburg, badenwurttemburg 20 januar 1931. Anna christie 1930 cast and crew as a child, anna christie greta garbo was sent away by her father, chris christofferson george f. He is the skipper of a boat and she stays to travel with him. Her rich contralto voice first heard by the entire world in anna christie sent shivers to spectators all. Anna christie 1930, english version turner classic movies.
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