Acting icons’ seminal screen portrayals recalled

Younger film buffs sometimes ask us about old screen icons who made a major impact in the development of movies decades ago. Right off the bat, we can say that Greta Garbo was a seminal influence in popularizing “poetic” acting, with her striking face and angular form making “stylized” portrayals on the silver screen fashionable and the way to go. Interestingly, her “hoarse” voice provided a contrast that made her even more uniquely captivating.



Acting icons’ seminal screen portrayals recalled

Source: Inquirer.net (December 27, 2013 at 06:50PM)

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