Greta Gynt(1916-2000)
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Glamourous, blonde, Norwegian actress who added a sparkle to British
movies.
Greta Gynt usually played a leading part, and remained at the top of
the British cinema from the late 1930s through to the 40s. An
opportunity for Greta to experience a Hollywood career came in the
early 1950s, but it was too late. She had sadly lost most of the
sparkle which kept her at the top in Britain. In Hollywood, her name
was often found towards the bottom of a cast list in supporting roles.
She returned to Britain making films until 1964.
After retiring from the screen she lived in a luxury Kensington
property known simply as 'Mrs Moore' and her career was sadly forgotten
when she died in 2000. No television news show covered her passing nor
was she honoured at the BAFTA Film awards during the annual tribute to
film stars passed away, which was a shame for someone so famous during
the 1940s and 50s.
movies.
Greta Gynt usually played a leading part, and remained at the top of
the British cinema from the late 1930s through to the 40s. An
opportunity for Greta to experience a Hollywood career came in the
early 1950s, but it was too late. She had sadly lost most of the
sparkle which kept her at the top in Britain. In Hollywood, her name
was often found towards the bottom of a cast list in supporting roles.
She returned to Britain making films until 1964.
After retiring from the screen she lived in a luxury Kensington
property known simply as 'Mrs Moore' and her career was sadly forgotten
when she died in 2000. No television news show covered her passing nor
was she honoured at the BAFTA Film awards during the annual tribute to
film stars passed away, which was a shame for someone so famous during
the 1940s and 50s.