"I never said, "I want to be alone". I only said, "I want to be left alone". There is a whole world of difference."

Swedish-born Greta was offered an MGM contract at only 18, and swiftly went on to win an Oscar nomination for her role in Anna Christie. She’s best remembered for Anna Karenina, a critical success that affirmed her goddess status. But, after WWII, disillusioned with the movie business she retired gracefully and disappeared along with her mysterious aura. "Being a movie star, and this applies to all of them, means being looked at from every possible direction. You are never left at peace, you're just fair game."