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Garbo and Gilbert in Love

The dramatic affair of Hollywood legend Greta Garbo and silent movie star John Gilbert. Stars Kristin Milward and Henry Goodman.

The dramatised story of legendary Hollywood actress Greta Garbo's celebrated affair with silent movie star John Gilbert.

As the talkies supersede the silents, the brilliant and enigmatic Swedish actress is destined for superstardom.

But her lover descends into drunken obscurity...

Starring Kristin Milward and Henry Goodman.

Colin Shindler's classic celebrity love story.

Greta Garbo ....Kristin Milward
John Gilbert .... Henry Goodman
Louis B Mayer .... Lou Hirsch
King Vidor ..... William Hope
Eleanor .... Amy Shindler
Thalberg .... Lewis Hancock
Winchell .... John Guerrasio
Stiller .... Andrew Wincott
Marlene Dietrich .... Bella Merlin

Director: Peter Leslie Wild

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2005.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 10 Feb 202401:00
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