Le mystère de Greta Garbo: L'icône du cinéma muet et parlant

Greta Garbo: L’Énigmatique Star du Cinéma

Greta Garbo, de son vrai nom Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, était une actrice suédoise légendaire connue pour son allure mystérieuse et son charisme indéniable à l’écran. Elle a joué dans de nombreux films à succès dans les années 1920 et 1930, devenant l’une des stars les plus célèbres de l’âge d’or d’Hollywood. Sa beauté exotique et son talent incontestable ont captivé des millions de spectateurs à travers le monde. Malgré sa retraite précoce du cinéma en 1941, Greta Garbo est restée une icône du cinéma et continue d’influencer les acteurs et actrices d’aujourd’hui.

1. Anna Karenina (1935)

Synopsis:

Anna Karenina, a Russian aristocrat, enters into a scandalous affair with Count Vronsky while married to Karenin, causing society’s disapproval.

Acteurs:

• Greta Garbo
• Fredric March
• Maureen O’Sullivan

Date de sortie:

23 août 1935

Recettes au box-office:

$1.4 million

Autre information:

Directed by Clarence Brown and based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy.

2. Ninotchka (1939)

Synopsis:

Nina “Ninotchka” Ivanovna Yakushova, a stern Soviet envoy, is sent to Paris for a mission and unexpectedly falls in love with a charming Frenchman.

Acteurs:

• Greta Garbo
• Melvyn Douglas
• Ina Claire

Date de sortie:

6 octobre 1939

Recettes au box-office:

$1.6 million

Autre information:

Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, this comedy showcases Garbo’s comedic talents.

3. Conquest (1937)

Synopsis:

The historical drama follows the relationship between Napoleon Bonaparte and Polish countess Marie Walewska, amidst his conquests.

Acteurs:

• Greta Garbo
• Charles Boyer
• Reginald Owen

Date de sortie:

22 octobre 1937

Recettes au box-office:

$1.75 million

Autre information:

Directed by Clarence Brown, this film portrayed the romantic side of Garbo.

4. Grand Hotel (1932)

Synopsis:

The lives of various guests intersect at the luxurious Grand Hotel in Berlin, including a dying ballerina, a thief, a businessman, and a stenographer.

Acteurs:

• Greta Garbo
• John Barrymore
• Joan Crawford

Date de sortie:

12 avril 1932

Recettes au box-office:

$2.03 million

Autre information:

Directed by Edmund Goulding, this film was groundbreaking for its star-studded ensemble cast.

5. Queen Christina (1933)

Synopsis:

Queen Christina of Sweden defies societal norms by abdicating her throne and pursuing a forbidden love affair with a Spanish ambassador.

Acteurs:

• Greta Garbo
• John Gilbert
• Ian Keith

Date de sortie:

26 décembre 1933

Recettes au box-office:

$2.4 million

Autre information:

Directed by Rouben Mamoulian, this historical drama was a critical and commercial success.

6. Mata Hari (1931)

Synopsis:

Mata Hari, a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan, becomes a spy during World War I but falls in love with a Russian pilot.

Acteurs:

• Greta Garbo
• Ramon Novarro
• Lionel Barrymore

Date de sortie:

27 novembre 1931

Recettes au box-office:

$1.25 million

Autre information:

Directed by George Fitzmaurice, Garbo’s performance as the seductive spy was lauded by critics.

7. The Painted Veil (1934)

Synopsis:

A neglected wife seeks redemption and love in a cholera-stricken Chinese village, where her husband is conducting medical research.

Acteurs:

• Greta Garbo
• Herbert Marshall
• George Brent

Date de sortie:

23 décembre 1934

Recettes au box-office:

$1.95 million

Autre information:

Directed by Richard Boleslawski, this adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham’s novel showcased Garbo’s dramatic talents.

8. Romance (1930)

Synopsis:

An opera singer falls in love with an aspiring director but faces challenges in balancing her career and personal life.

Acteurs:

• Greta Garbo
• Lewis Stone
• Gavin Gordon

Date de sortie:

9 août 1930

Recettes au box-office:

$1.3 million

Autre information:

Directed by Clarence Brown, this romantic drama highlighted Garbo’s allure on screen.

9. Inspiration (1931)

Synopsis:

A sculptor’s muse abandons him for a wealthy artist, causing him to spiral into despair until inspiration strikes unexpectedly.

Acteurs:

• Greta Garbo
• Robert Montgomery
• Lewis Stone

Date de sortie:

7 novembre 1931

Recettes au box-office:

$1 million

Autre information:

Directed by Clarence Brown, this film explored themes of love, art, and betrayal.

10. Two-Faced Woman (1941)

Synopsis:

A woman masquerades as her own twin sister to test her husband’s fidelity, leading to comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.

Acteurs:

• Greta Garbo
• Melvyn Douglas
• Constance Bennett

Date de sortie:

23 novembre 1941

Recettes au box-office:

$1.37 million

Autre information:

Directed by George Cukor, this romantic comedy marked Garbo’s final film before retiring from acting.