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This episode celebrates the 100th episode by exploring the life of Greta Garbo, focusing on her early years in Sweden and her initial time in Hollywood.

GRETA GARBO: In this 100th episode of Stars of the Golden Age, what better way to celebrate than by talking about THE star of the golden age... Miss Greta Garbo. In this episode, hear about her childhood and early life in Sweden, and her first months in Hollywood. Check back in for the conclusion of Greta Garbo's story with our next episode. Please check out Greta Garbo's grand-nephew Scott Reisfield's new book, Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman. You can find it at the following links, but please consider supporting your locally-run bookstores! WEBSITE: https://scottreisfield.com/ US: https://www.amazon.com/Greta-Garbo-Rise-Modern-Woman/dp/197205998X UK: https://tinyurl.com/35wnzzuj SUPPORT THIS INDEPENDENT PODCAST: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast Episode Sources: Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman by Scott Reisfield; Greta Garbo: A Life Apart by Karen Swenson; IMDB Image Source: IMDB Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Erin Carlson

Topics covered

• Greta Garbo
• Hollywood history
• Swedish childhood
• Golden Age cinema
• famous actresses

Keywords

• Greta Garbo
• Hollywood
• Sweden
• Golden Age
• film history
• actress

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman, Greta Garbo: A Life Apart

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