JOURNAL ARTICLE

GRETA GARBO: SIREN OF THE CLOSE-UP.

  • Published In: Film & History (03603695), 2023, v. 53, n. 1. P. 19 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ulrich, Bert 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on work of American actress Greta Garbo on singularities, her drawing card was her face and her ability to signal a mesmerizing array of feelings and thoughts. It mentions ardent and tempestuous union in real life translated quite transparently on celluloid, prompting an equally ardent scopophilia from audiences. It also mentions Garbo in her early films of the silent film era attracted the attention and Garbo included weight loss, and dental work.

Additional Information

  • Source:Film & History (03603695). 2023/06, Vol. 53, Issue 1, p19
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0360-3695
  • DOI:10.1353/flm.2023.a903045
  • Accession Number:164971613

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