Sigrid Holmquist (2010)

  • NR
  • 10/08/2010 (SE)
  • Documentary, Drama
  • 22m

Overview

The story of Swedish silent film actress Sigrid Holmquist's life (1899-1970), by using the silent film medium. It consists of already existing film clips from the 1910s and 20s. Sigrid is played by eight different stars from her era, and she also plays herself. Sigrid Holmquist was born in Borås, Sweden and her stubborn spirit led her to become a movie star in Scandinavia and Hollywood before retiring from the movies in 1926. An experimental film project.

Maria Norrman

Director, Writer

Cast

Sigrid Holmquist's headshot

Sigrid Holmquist

Herself (archive footage)
Greta Garbo's headshot

Greta Garbo

Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Lillian Gish's headshot

Lillian Gish

Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Clara Bow's headshot

Clara Bow

Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Mary Pickford's headshot

Mary Pickford

Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Olive Thomas's headshot

Olive Thomas

Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Georgia Hale's headshot

Georgia Hale

Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)
Mary Miles Minter's headshot

Mary Miles Minter

Sigrid Holmquist (archive footage)

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