86 Years Ago, Hollywood Finally Let Greta Garbo Laugh With This Rom-Com About a Government Mission — and It Boasts 95% on Rotten Tomatoes

Ernst Lubitsch's 1939 rom-com Ninotchka sends Greta Garbo to Paris on a government mission.

March 25, 2025 · 1 min · 47 words · Alyssa Woods

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The Hollywood icon showcases his versatility opposite Barbara Stanwyck.

Ninotchkarevolves around a relatable concept that more films, not justromantic comedies, should crib from.

That’s the power of a movie star.

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Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas in ‘Ninotchka’

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Feature image of Henry Fonda in front of a magenta background with mouths laughing