How did Greta Gustafsson, a shop assistant born into an ordinary working family in Stockholm, transform into Greta Garbo, one of the greatest film stars of all time? And what was she really like as a person? Scott Reisfield, her great-nephew and biographer, tells James Savage that her Swedishness permeated her work and influence on Hollywood.Link: <a href="https://scottreisfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://scottreisfield.com/</a> Become a member at <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.

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How did Greta Gustafsson, a shop assistant born into an ordinary working family in Stockholm, transform into Greta Garbo, one of the greatest film stars of all time? And what was she really like as a person? Scott Reisfield, her great-nephew and biographer, tells James Savage that her Swedishness permeated her work and influence on Hollywood. Link: https://scottreisfield.com/ Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Greta Gustafsson, a shop assistant born into an ordinary working family in Stockholm, transform into Greta Garbo, one of the greatest film stars of all time? And what was she really like as a person? Scott Reisfield, her great-nephew and biographer, tells James Savage that her Swedishness permeated her work and influence on Hollywood.Link: <a href="https://scottreisfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scottreisfield.com/</a> Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.

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What was Greta Garbo really like?

Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.In each episode presenter&nbsp;James Savage&nbsp;chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s&nbsp;Emma Löfgren,&nbsp;Richard Orange&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mandy Pipher. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators. 
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Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up. In each episode presenter James Savage chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Mandy Pipher. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators. Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.In each episode presenter&nbsp;James Savage&nbsp;chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s&nbsp;Emma Löfgren,&nbsp;Richard Orange&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mandy Pipher. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators. 
Become a member at <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.

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