Anna Karenina (1935)
How many times have they made a movie out of Anna Karenina? Too many to count, but if you have seen a version, it’s probably starred either Vivien Leigh, Helen McCrory, Sophie Marceau, Greta Garbo, or Keira Knightley, since those are the most famous adaptations.
The 1935 version isn’t the first Hollywood made, but you might want to check it out if you’re interested in an early film that’s a talkie. Greta Garbo completely lives up to her reputation of “The Face” in this lush romance; in my opinion, she’s never looked prettier than she did in Anna Karenina. This version is a really great one to start with if you’ve never seen or read the story before, since everyone in the film is perfectly cast to how their characters are supposed to look. In the story, Anna is supposed to be breathtakingly beautiful, and she falls in love with a young, handsome Count while married to a strict, not particularly gorgeous man. Basil Rathbone plays Greta’s husband, and if you’ve ever seen him in a movie, you know it’s no stretch for him to play a convincing, and classy, villain. Fredric March is the passionate lover, and in his younger days, he could clean up very well. The incredibly adorable Freddie Bartholomew plays Greta’s son, so it absolutely makes sense that he’s the light of her life. Other versions don’t cast endearing children or handsome lovers; this one really communicates the essence of the story.
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Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1927's Love here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 2012's Anna Karenina here!
More Greta Garbo movies here!
More Fredric March movies here!
The 1935 version isn’t the first Hollywood made, but you might want to check it out if you’re interested in an early film that’s a talkie. Greta Garbo completely lives up to her reputation of “The Face” in this lush romance; in my opinion, she’s never looked prettier than she did in Anna Karenina. This version is a really great one to start with if you’ve never seen or read the story before, since everyone in the film is perfectly cast to how their characters are supposed to look. In the story, Anna is supposed to be breathtakingly beautiful, and she falls in love with a young, handsome Count while married to a strict, not particularly gorgeous man. Basil Rathbone plays Greta’s husband, and if you’ve ever seen him in a movie, you know it’s no stretch for him to play a convincing, and classy, villain. Fredric March is the passionate lover, and in his younger days, he could clean up very well. The incredibly adorable Freddie Bartholomew plays Greta’s son, so it absolutely makes sense that he’s the light of her life. Other versions don’t cast endearing children or handsome lovers; this one really communicates the essence of the story.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1927's Love here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 2012's Anna Karenina here!
More Greta Garbo movies here!
More Fredric March movies here!