Review of Queen Christina (1934) by Geonard Y — 18 Feb 2007
Directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
Starring Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Ian Keith, Lewis Stone, Elizabeth Young, C. Aubrey Smith, Reginald Owen.
Garbo had never been so cunningly beautiful than in ?Queen Christina,? a tale of a Swedish queen who gave up her throne for love?s sake. Whether a sovereign ruler in court or a cross-dressing rogue, Garbo exuded beauty and charm that would melt the snowcaps of Sweden. The script a bit formal and trite but once delivered by Garbo became immortal. Gilbert looked quirky as a leading man and gave these funny facial expressions but his scene with Garbo in the tavern is a classic.
Best Scene: The Queen?s farewell.
QUOTE: ?Let me look at you once more. And so let me remember you with love and loyalty ?till memory is no more. God bless you. Farewell.?
This review of Queen Christina (1934) was written by Geonard Y on 18 Feb 2007.
Queen Christina has generally received very positive reviews.
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