Anna Christie
"Garbo Talks!"
Originally released in 1930. Anna Christie is a drama/romance film. directed by Clarence Brown. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Greta Garbo, Charles Bickford, and George F. Marion
Synopsis
Old sailor Chris Christofferson eagerly awaits the arrival of his grown daughter Anna, whom he sent at five years old to live with relatives in Minnesota. He has not seen her since, but believes her to be a decent and respectably employed young woman. When Anna arrives, however, it is clear that she has lived a hard life in the dregs of society, and that much of spirit has been extinguished. She falls in love with a young sailor rescued at sea by her father, but dreads to reveal to him the truth of her past. Both father and young man are deluded about her background, yet Anna cannot quite bring herself to allow them to remain deluded.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 21, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (54 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Greta Garbo
as Anna Christie
Charles Bickford
as Matt Burke
George F. Marion
as Chris Christofferson
Marie Dressler
as Marthy Owens
James T. Mack
as Johnny the Harpist
Lee Phelps
as Larry the Bartender
Jack Baxley
as Coney Island Barker (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
as Waiter at Coney Island (uncredited)
Robert Parrish
as Boy at Coney Island (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anna Christie about?
Old sailor Chris Christofferson eagerly awaits the arrival of his grown daughter Anna, whom he sent at five years old to live with relatives in Minnesota. He has not seen her since, but believes he...
Who directed Anna Christie?
Anna Christie was directed by Clarence Brown.
How long is Anna Christie?
Anna Christie has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Anna Christie released?
Anna Christie was released on February 21, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Anna Christie?
The main cast of Anna Christie includes Greta Garbo, Charles Bickford, George F. Marion, Marie Dressler, James T. Mack.