Question 1

Why did Greta Garbo never make another film after Two-Faced Woman?

Accepted Answer

Public rejection of this film was so extreme that Greta Garbo never made another film. She bought out the remainder of her MGM contract and retired.

Question 2

What caused the Catholic Legion of Decency to condemn Two-Faced Woman?

Accepted Answer

The film was condemned for its 'immoral' attitude towards marriage and its suggestive scenes, dialogue, situations, and costumes. It was removed from the condemned list after a revision where the husband learns of the deception via a phone call.

Question 3

What did the studio force Greta Garbo to do for this film that she detested?

Accepted Answer

The studio forced Greta Garbo to take dancing lessons for this film, which she detested - once even hiding from her dancing instructor in a tree at her home.

Question 4

Which festivals or awards recognized Two-Faced Woman?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards in 1941 and at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2013.

Question 5

What is the plot of Two-Faced Woman?

Accepted Answer

A woman pretends to be her own twin sister to win back her straying husband.

Two-Faced Woman

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