The full biography of Hollywood starlet Greta Garbo.
Greta Garbo was one of the greatest actresses of the century--and one of the most secretive. This fascinating portrait looks at her sensual and brilliant comedic performances and the hermit-like private life she led after her self-imposed retirement.
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In the early years of motion pictures, actors were recruited from the stage, resulting in larger-than-life performances that seemed jarring when blown up to the size of a movie screen. As the years went on, actors began to understand the subtleties of the medium, and used more natural expressions to connect with their audiences. They became movie stars, known for their glamorous looks and identifiable personalities. As Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard would say, they didn't need dialogue, they had faces.
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Honorary Oscar Recipients
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