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Having just starred opposite Marlene Dietrich for Josef von Sternberg, he would go on to appear opposite leading ladies as diverse as Greta Garbo, Claudette Colbert and Bette Davis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
One of the few silent movie stars to transition successfully to the "talkies", Garbo moved away from Hollywood to New York, where she lived until her death in 1990 at the age of 84.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025
Wool coats have broad shoulders and masculine silhouettes in the style of Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024
Kahlo’s resistant return is eased when she encounters Leonardo, played by countertenor Key’mon W. Murrah, who practices a lively impersonation of Greta Garbo.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2023
This jump was ten times her plunge off Garbo Mansion.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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