Sigrid Holmquist (2010)

Name: Sigrid Holmquist
Director: Maria Norrman
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Released: 2010-10-08
Duration: 22 min
Cast: Sigrid Holmquist, Greta Garbo, Lillian Gish, Clara Bow

Documentary Drama

Director: Maria Norrman

Cast: Sigrid Holmquist, Greta Garbo, Lillian Gish, Clara Bow

Runtime22 min

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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.

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Sigrid Holmquist (2010) is a unique and experimental documentary-drama that brings the life of Swedish silent film actress Sigrid Holmquist to life through a blend of archival footage and the performances of iconic stars like Greta Garbo and Lillian Gish. Director Maria Norrman's innovative approach creates a compelling and visually striking portrait of this trailblazing actress.

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Sigrid Holmquist, also known by the diminutive "Sie" or "Bie" Holmquist was a Swedish actress during the silent film era. After three films in Sweden, she went to pursue a career in Hollywood. She appeared in 18 films between 1920 and 1927 before retiring from the screen.