 In an attempt to best convey to Arnold Schwarzenegger (qv) how he  should capture the essence of his character, Walter Hill (I) (qv)  suggested that he watch Greta Garbo (qv)s performance in  _Ninotchka (1939)_ (qv) and emulate her character. Schwarzenegger  complied and, according to Hill, got a handle on his character right  away.