Ninotchka (DVD)

Ninotchka (1939) starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire. Soviet apparatchik Ninotchka (Garbo) arrives in Paris to negotiate the sale of confiscated royal jewels. By coincidence, she meets the lawyer for the other side (Douglas), and they fall in love. But then she learns who he is and tries to distance herself from him. Although much of the banter seems dated, Garbo and Douglas together make a charming couple. One scene, where they get drunk together, is particularly memorable. Garbo was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance, and the movie was nominated for Best Picture. The subtitles are OK. Grade: B