Greer Garson
Acting
Biography
Greer Garson, CBE (September 29, 1904 – April 6, 1996) was a British-born actress who was very popular during World War II, being listed by the Motion Picture Herald as one of America's top ten box office draws in 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, and 1946. As one of MGM's major stars of the 1940s, Garson received seven Academy Award nominations, winning the Best Actress award for Mrs. Miniver (1942). Description above from the Wikipedia article Greer Garson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: September 29, 1904
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Known For
Showbiz Goes to War
While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the American public through bond sales, morale-boosting USO tours, patriotic war dramas and escapist film fare. Comedian David Steinberg plays host for this star-studded, 90-minute documentary, which looks at the way Tinseltown helped the United States' war effort.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Live television broadcast of the world premiere. Described by various participants as the biggest world premiere in memory, even bigger than the Academy Awards.
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Over several decades throughout the late 19th-century and early 20th-century, Mr Arthur Chipping rises from a shy, nervous teacher to the beloved, revered headmaster of Brookfield School, with his life and career shaped by his love for his wife and his unwavering dedication to his students.
That's Entertainment!
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as (archive footage)
as Self
as (archive footage)
as Kathryn March
as Narrator (voice)
as (archive footage)
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Narrator (voice)
as Self (uncredited)
as Self
as Cordelia Biddle
as Mother Prioress
as Mary Anne Disraeli
as Self
as Greer Garson
as Eleanor Roosevelt
as Regina Giddens
as Self - Guest
as Linda Warner
as Dr. Julia Winslow Garth
as Jan Stewart
as Calpurnia
as Victoria McChesney
as Self
as Molly Malloy
as Lydia Shaw
as Antonia Stuart
as Self
as Regina
as Lady Cicely Wayneflete
as Mary Anne Disraeli
as Jane Hoskins
as Kay Miniver
as Self
as Self - Panelist
as Irene Forsyte
as Julia Packett
as Self
as Marise Aubert
as Emily Sears
as Mary Rafferty
as Susie Parkington
as (archive footage)
as Marie Curie
as Greer Garson
as Paula
as Mrs. Miniver
as Mrs. Claire Woodruff
as Edna Gladney
as Elizabeth Bennet
as Linda Bronson
as Katherine 'Kathy'
as Self