Anna Christie
“Garbo Talks!”
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.
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Greta Garbo
Anna Christie
Charles Bickford
Matt Burke
George F. Marion
Chris Christofferson
Marie Dressler
Marthy Owens
James T. Mack
Johnny the Harpist
Lee Phelps
Larry the Bartender
Jack Baxley
Coney Island Barker (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Waiter at Coney Island (uncredited)
Robert Parrish
Boy at Coney Island (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
February 21, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Title
- Anna Christie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Frances Marion, Eugene O'Neill
William H. Daniels
Hugh Wynn
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Frances Marion
Screenplay
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anna Christie
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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 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.
Who directed Anna Christie?
Anna Christie was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in Anna Christie?
The principal cast of Anna Christie includes Greta Garbo, Charles Bickford, George F. Marion, Marie Dressler, James T. Mack.
When was Anna Christie released and how long is it?
Anna Christie was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anna Christie?
Anna Christie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).