Greta Garbo Quotes
I don't want to be a silly temptress. I cannot see any sense in getting dressed up and doing nothing but tempting men in pictures.
Topics
Sexism, Sexists
Feminism
Gender Equality, Gender Inequality
Gender Roles, Gender Identity
Men
Self Worth
Temptation
Personal Identity
Objectification
Film Industry
Getting Dressed
Acting Roles
Body Positivity
Female Empowerment
Female Stereotypes
Gender Stereotypes
Sexual Object
Sexual Objectification
Social Expectations
Self-empowerment
Citations
Biery, Ruth. "The Story of Greta Garbo." Photoplay, vol. 33, no. 5, Apr. 1928.
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Greta Garbo was a Swedish actress. Generally regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, Garbo was known for her melancholic, somber persona due to her many portrayals of tragic characters in her films and for her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. She was nicknamed “The Divine” because of her whimsical attitude and her willingness to avoid the press.