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Childhood friends are torn apart when one of them marries the woman the other fiercely loves.Childhood friends are torn apart when one of them marries the woman the other fiercely loves.Childhood friends are torn apart when one of them marries the woman the other fiercely loves.
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Marc McDermott
- Count von Rhaden
- (as Marc MacDermott)
Margie Angus
- Twin
- (uncredited)
Mary Angus
- Twin
- (uncredited)
Max Barwyn
- Ball Guest
- (uncredited)
Frankie Darro
- Boy Who Dances with Hertha
- (uncredited)
Philippe De Lacy
- Leo as a Boy
- (uncredited)
Virginia Marshall
- Hertha as a Girl
- (uncredited)
Polly Moran
- Family Retainer with Bouquet
- (uncredited)
Maurice Murphy
- Ulrich as a Boy
- (uncredited)
Russ Powell
- Family Retainer with Flag
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaLegend has it that when the two first met on the MGM back-lot, John Gilbert called, "Hello, Greta", to which Greta Garbo coolly responded, "It is Miss Garbo." Immediately smitten by this indifferent Swedish beauty, Gilbert engaged Garbo in a whirlwind romance, much to the delight of the movie-going public and the studio brass.
He gladly introduced her to his business manager, Harry E. Edington, who thereafter became her salary negotiator. Once this film was released, it was so popular that Garbo could almost dictate the terms of her renewed MGM contract. With Edington's help, her salary shot from $600 per week to $2,000 per week, a figure that was contractually bound to triple in three years. Perhaps more significantly, she also gained control over the types of roles she would play in the future. This crucial development enabled her to play something besides man-eating vamps, to cultivate the Garbo mystique, a combination of sultry passion, tender innocence and cool insouciance that has made her a cinematic icon.
- GoofsWhen Leo is talking to Felicitas on the bench in the park and tells her that he must go to Africa, the position of the collar of his overcoat repeatedly changes from pulled up to flat.
- Quotes
Pastor Voss: My boy, when the devil cannot reach us through the spirit... he creates a woman beautiful enough to reach us through the flesh.
- Alternate versionsAn alternate ending (included on the "Garbo Silents" DVD release of 2005) continues on from Leo and Ulrich embracing to show Leo deciding to strike up a relationship with Hertha. According to Garbo biographer Barry Paris (speaking on the DVD commentary track), this happy ending was shot by the director under protest.
- ConnectionsEdited into Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972)
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I recently watched this movie again after having not seen it in over two years. What was I thinking? I had forgotten what a fantastic movie this was, particularly as I saw it with the Carl Davis composed soundtrack which enhances it even more. It begins in such a lighthearted vein and then transforms into one of the most breathtaking romances ever filmed, the chemistry between Garbo and Gilbert is sizzling hot and Garbo's character has to be one of the biggest bitches in movie history. The photography is stunning and stands up well against anything filmed today, particularly the waltz and the duel. Everyone remembers Garbo and Gilbert in this movie, but, there is a standout performance by Lars Hanson as the innocent and cuckolded Ulrich, once again, as in "The Wind" he wrenches out every last last drop of sympathy for his character with his wonderful acting, he was a true hidden treasure of the silent era. A must see movie.
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- Damfino1895
- Oct 5, 2002
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- Put i djavo
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- Budget
- $373,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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