The Private Life of Greta Garbo (1931)

Record Details:

Title:
The Private Life of Greta Garbo
Date:
1931
Publisher:
New York: Doubleday
Volume:
The Private Life of Greta Garbo
Leaf #:
00031
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 28, 2024
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17 THE PRIVATE LIFE OF GRETA GARBO she had always longed. Rather than lose it she decided to give up her position as a hat clerk. That night she went home to tell her mother that she had left the store and hereafter intended to make her living in motion pictures. Greta had lots of fun making that picture. It was a small part, but it looked very big to her. As one of a trio of bathing girls, she attracted little attention. But because she had lost her position in the store and was so eager to get work in pictures the director promised to give her another part soon. While making this picture and meeting professional actors, she realized that before she could expect to get very far on either stage or screen she must have instruction. She consulted Frans Enwall, a private coach in drama, on how to go about it. Mr. Enwall saw the unusual charm and beauty of this young girl. He recognized that here was raw material worth modeling. He knew she had no money for private lessons. He saw a great future for her if she had the determination and courage to apply herself to serious study. He