MGM
Directed by John S. Robertson
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
IMDb
(Turner Classic Movies)
Socialite Garbo openly has a relationship with her chauffeur, defying the social codes of her wealthy circle of acquaintances. When they threaten to expose her, it leads to tragedy. Years later, she meets and falls in love with macho prizefighter, artist and sailor Nils Asther. They spend an idyllic few months together sailing the world, but he abruptly ends the relationship so not to "spoil it". Heartbroken, she settles for another man and they have a child together. Asther eventually shows up again wanting her back, leading to some tense moments before she decides to take him back or stay with her husband and child. Melodramatic to be sure, but Garbo has a way of making you care about what happens to her character.
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