Inspiration

Jan 31, 1931

1h 14m

★ 6.1

Overview

The film features the leading actress Greta Garbo as Yvonne, an artist's model. Other stars include Robert Montgomery, Lewis Stone, Marjorie Rambeau and Judith Vosselli. It is a romantic melodrama, portraying a Parisian belle with a past returning to haunt her. The film is the only one where Montgomery played opposite Garbo.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Inspiration Trailers

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Cast

Yvonne Valbret

Greta Garbo

André Montell

Robert Montgomery

Raymond Delval

Lewis Stone

Lulu

Marjorie Rambeau

Odette

Judith Vosselli

Marthe, Yvonne's Maid

Beryl Mercer

Henry Coutant, the Sculptor

John Miljan

Uncle Julian Montell

Edwin Maxwell

M. Vignaud

Oscar Apfel

Madelaine Dorety

Joan Marsh

Aunt Pauline

Zelda Sears

Liane Latour

Karen Morley

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