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Mata Hari (1931)

APPROVED  89 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  26 December 1931 (USA)
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A semi-fictionalized account of the life of Mata Hari, an exotic dancer who was accused of spying for Germany during World War I.

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Greta Garbo ...
Ramon Novarro ...
Lt. Alexis Rosanoff
Lionel Barrymore ...
General Shubin
Lewis Stone Lewis Stone ...
Andriani
C. Henry Gordon C. Henry Gordon ...
Dubois
Karen Morley Karen Morley ...
Carlotta
Alec B. Francis Alec B. Francis ...
Caron
Blanche Friderici Blanche Friderici ...
Sister Angelica (as Blanche Frederici)
Edmund Breese Edmund Breese ...
Warden
Helen Jerome Eddy Helen Jerome Eddy ...
Sister Genevieve
Frank Reicher ...
The Cook-Spy
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Storyline

Mata Hari is a German spy, working in Paris. She has already seduced the Russian general Shubin, and has now set her eyes on lieutenant Rosanov, a a young up-and-coming officer. In order to get her hand on secret documents in his possession, she spends a night with her. But the secret police is on to her, only waiting to get enough evidence to arrest her. Written by Mattias Thuresson <mattias.thuresson@mbox300.swipnet.se>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mata Hari | Russian | Spy | Dancer | General  | See more »

Taglines:

WHWN MATA HARI DANCED! Here is Greta Garbo's greatest picture---a romance based on the true life story of the exotic woman spy, Mata Hari. Truly all-star, this production will leave in mind and heart the memory of an unforgettable thrill! (original herald) See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Box Office

Budget:

$558,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$2,227,000 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

While this film was in production, rumors began circulating that co-stars Greta Garbo and Ramon Novarro were having an affair. This was untrue, but they did develop a strong friendly rapport. See more »

Quotes

Andriani: A spy in love is a tool that has outlived its usefulness.
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Connections

Spoofed in The Glass Bottom Boat (1966) See more »

Soundtracks

"Ave Maria, Op.52 No.6"
(1825) (uncredited)
Music by 'Franz Schubert (I)'
Played on violin by a patient in the hospital See more »