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CAREER


She co-wrote the scripts for many movies, particularly those starring her close friend Greta Garbo .


PERSONAL LIFE


Much has been discussed of Viertel's relationships and friendships with both Greta Garbo ( Lesbian ) and Marlene Dietrich ( Bisexual ). Although many rumours have suggested these relationships as lesbian, the nature of her close ties with both Garbo and Dietrich have never fully been disclosed. She was involved in an affair with writer Mercedes De Acosta , whom she introduced to Garbo at her home in 1931 . Garbo and de Acosta shortly thereafter became involved in a long and often stormy relationship that would last for several years.

Viertel was married to Berthold Viertel and they had three sons, one of whom, Peter Viertel , is also an accomplished book and screenplay writer. She also wrote a memoir '' The Kindness Of Strangers '' which was published in 1969 . She died in Klosters , Switzerland , on October 20 1978 .


FILMOGRAPHY (WRITER)




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