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Title:Ninotchka


Date: 1939
Type: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Producer:

Comment
A Russian woman (Greta Garbo), who is an ex-soldier and now works for the government, is sent to Paris to oversee the sale of some jewels. The jewels were taken by the Russian state from a member of the old aristocracy (Ina Claire) who is now living in Paris and who wants them back. Whilst is Paris her communist ideals are challenged by Paris and a man who falls in love with her (Melvyn Douglas). Greta Garbo gives a great performance as a hard line communist who finds love and decadence. She is well supported by Ina Claire

Actors

Greta GarboGreata Garbo
melvyn DouglasMelvyn Douglas
Ina ClaireIna Claire
Bela LugosiBela Lugosi
Sig RumanSig Ruman
Felix BressartFelix Bressart
Alexander Granach
Gregory GayeGregory Gaye

Oscars

Nomination - Best Picture
Nomination - Best Actress - Greta Garbo