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Camille
Why this pick
Greta Garbo again brings the same poised, inwardly passionate presence, in a lavish period romance shaped by sacrifice, duty and an unforgettable sense of farewell.
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MOVIE1933 1h 39m USA
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Queen Christina of Sweden (Greta Garbo) is very devoted to her country and the welfare of her people. As queen, Christina favors peace for Sweden. At one point in the film, she argues for an end to the Thirty Years' War, saying:
02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
John Gilbert
Antonio
Ian Keith
Magnus
Elizabeth Young
Ebba
Greta Garbo
Christina
Reginald Owen
Charles