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Greta Garbo in Ninotchka

on BBC Two England

A tribute to the legendary screen star who died last month. Also starring Melvyn Douglas
Comrade Ninotchka is sent to Paris to investigate the dubious activities of a Soviet trade delegation. The stem commissar is soon enjoying the capitalistic way of life and discovering that love is more than a mere biological reaction.
Films: pages 17-21

Contributors

Adapted from an original screen story by:
Melchior Lengyel
Producer/Director:
Ernst Lubtisch
Ninotchka:
Greta Garbo
Count Leon d'Algout:
Melvyn Douglas
Duchess Swana:
Ina Claire
Iranoff:
Sig Rumann
Buljanoff:
Felix Bressart

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