description Romance Overview
Romance is a 1930 pre-Code drama directed by Clarence Brown, featuring Greta Garbo, Lewis Stone, and Gavin Gordon. Adapted from Edward Sheldon’s 1913 play, the film was written by Edwin Justus Mayer and Bess Meredyth under the distribution of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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info Romance Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1930 |
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What is the romance in Romance about?
Greta Garbo plays Rita Cavallini, an Italian opera star who falls in love with Tom Armstrong, a young rector played by Gavin Gordon. Their relationship is complicated by Rita's public reputation and Tom's religious obligations.
Who stars in the 1930 film Romance?
Greta Garbo plays Rita Cavallini, Lewis Stone plays Cornelius Van Tuyl, and Gavin Gordon plays Tom Armstrong. Clarence Brown directed the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production.
Was Romance adapted from a stage play?
Yes, the film adapts Edward Sheldon's 1913 play Romance. Edwin Justus Mayer and Bess Meredyth wrote the screenplay for the 1930 MGM release.
Was Romance one of Greta Garbo's talking films?
Yes, Romance was Garbo's second talking film after Anna Christie, both released in 1930. It is a pre-Code MGM drama built around Garbo's voice and her performance as Rita Cavallini.
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