Rouben Mamoulian's pre-code biopic QUEEN CHRISTINA ('33) is a groundbreaking work of queer representation. Greta Garbo stars as the titular bisexual ruler of Sweden in this film that features a kiss between two women. #PrideMonth | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Greta Garbo and John Gilbert. Queen Christina (1933) New Trailer The wise and peace-loving Queen Christina (Greta Garbo) has ruled Sweden since the age of 6, when her heroic father died in battle. Pressured to marry her cousin Karl Gustav (Reginald Owen) and produce an heir, the queen slips away incognito and ends up at a country inn, where she meets and falls in love with Antonio (John Gilbert), a Spanish envoy on his way to the palace. However, Count Magnus, himself in love with the queen, doe

Greta Garbo was one of Hollywood’s greatest stars in the 1930s, admired worldwide for her mystery, beauty, and extraordinary talent. At a time when fame was everything and careers were fiercely protected, she made a decision no one expected. In 1941, at the height of her success, Greta Garbo walked away from movies forever. There was no scandal, no public failure, and no dramatic farewell. She simply grew tired of living under constant attention and chose a life that truly belonged to her, valui