Anna Christie (1930)
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Accompanied by one of the most successful advertising campaigns in Hollywood history, Greta Garbo made her "talking picture" debut in this carefully chosen vehicle, the second screen version of Eugene O'Neill's 1922 play about the Minnesota-raised Swedish girl who desperately attempts to keep her unsavory past from her long-lost father, Kris (George F. Marion). But when she falls for a charming Irish sailor, Matt Burke (Charles Bickford), Anna can keep her secret no longer. Learning that the girl used to be a prostitute, Matt is at first repulsed, but quickly realizes that he cannot live without her. Working overtime, Garbo filmed both Swedish and German versions under the direction of Belgian Jacques Feyder. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, Rovi
- Starring:
- Greta Garbo, George F. Marion, (more)
- Director(s):
- Clarence Brown
Synopsis of Anna Christie
Accompanied by one of the most successful advertising campaigns in Hollywood history, Greta Garbo made her "talking picture" debut in this carefully chosen vehicle, the second screen version of Eugene O'Neill's 1922 play about the Minnesota-raised Swedish girl who desperately attempts to keep her unsavory past from her long-lost father, Kris (George F. Marion). But when she falls for a charming Irish sailor, Matt Burke (Charles Bickford), Anna can keep her secret no longer. Learning that the girl used to be a prostitute, Matt is at first repulsed, but quickly realizes that he cannot live without her. Working overtime, Garbo filmed both Swedish and German versions under the direction of Belgian Jacques Feyder. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, Rovi
Complete Cast of Anna Christie
- Greta Garbo - Anna Christie
- Marie Dressler - Marthy Owen
- James T. Mack - Johnny the Harp
- George F. Marion - Chris Christopherson
- Charles Bickford - Matt Burke
- Lee Phelps - Larry
- Director(s):
- Clarence Brown
- Writer(s):
- Frances Marion
- Producer(s):
- Clarence Brown
- 1929-1930 - Film Daily - 10 Best Films
- 1929-1930 - New York Times - 10 Best Films
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