A Woman of Affairs
Released Jan. 19, 1929
Directed by Clarence Brown
Cast includes Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Lewis Stone, John Mack Brown, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
The film was based on the popular novel at the time The Green Hat by Michael Arlen. It had elements ranging from suicide to venereal disease and lot of sex. It was very controversial and every reference to the book had to be changed, including the character names. Garbo plays her first contemporary woman and the results were amazing. Even viewing the film today, her beauty and naturalized acting seems very modern. It was a huge hit for MGM and remains one of Garbo's best silent films.
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Directed by Clarence Brown
Cast includes Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Lewis Stone, John Mack Brown, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
The film was based on the popular novel at the time The Green Hat by Michael Arlen. It had elements ranging from suicide to venereal disease and lot of sex. It was very controversial and every reference to the book had to be changed, including the character names. Garbo plays her first contemporary woman and the results were amazing. Even viewing the film today, her beauty and naturalized acting seems very modern. It was a huge hit for MGM and remains one of Garbo's best silent films.
Watch a clip on YouTube
Next Film: Wild Orchids
Back to Filmography