“Flesh and the Devil” is a 1926 American silent romantic drama film directed by Clarence Brown, starring Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, and Lars Hanson. Based on the 1894 novel “The Undying Past” by Hermann Sudermann, the film follows childhood friends Leo and Ulrich, who grow up to be soldiers in Germany. Leo falls in love with Felicitas, unaware that she is married to a powerful count. When the count challenges Leo to a duel, Leo kills him and is sent away to Africa. Meanwhile, Ulrich unknowingly marries Felicitas, leading to a dramatic love triangle upon Leo’s return. The film is praised for its cinematography, passionate performances, and the real-life chemistry between Garbo and Gilbert. In 2006, it was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry for its cultural and historical significance.
Credits:
Director: Clarence Brown
Producer: Irving Thalberg
Starring: Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Lars Hanson, Barbara Kent
Screenplay: Benjamin Glazer, Marian Ainslee
Cinematography: William H. Daniels
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Credits:
Director: Clarence Brown
Producer: Irving Thalberg
Starring: Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Lars Hanson, Barbara Kent
Screenplay: Benjamin Glazer, Marian Ainslee
Cinematography: William H. Daniels
#FleshAndTheDevil1926 #GretaGarbo #SilentCinema #ClassicHollywood
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Short film