Mata Hari

19311931
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1h 29min

Greta Garbo and Ramon Novarro in Mata Hari (1931)

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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.A semi-fictionalized account of the life of Mata Hari, an exotic dancer who was accused of spying for Germany during World War I.A semi-fictionalized account of the life of Mata Hari, an exotic dancer who was accused of spying for Germany during World War I.

Director
- George Fitzmaurice(uncredited)
Writers
- Benjamin Glazer(by)
- Leo Birinsky(by)
- Doris Anderson(additional dialogue)
Stars

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Greta Garbo in "Mata Hari," 1932.

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Greta Garbo in "Mata Hari," 1931/MGM.

Greta Garbo in "Mata Hari," 1931/MGM.

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Greta Garbo for "Mata Hari," 1931/MGM

Greta Garbo in "Mata Hari," 1931.

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Greta Garbo, Ramon Novarro in "Mata Hari" October 1, 1931

Greta Garbo in Mata Hari (1931)

Director
- George Fitzmaurice(uncredited)
Writers
- Benjamin Glazer(by)
- Leo Birinsky(by)
- Doris Anderson(additional dialogue)
All cast & crew
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During World War I, 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 young up-and-coming officer. In order to get her hand on secret documents in his possession, she spends a night with him. But the secret police is on to her, only waiting to get enough evidence to arrest her. —Mattias Thuresson

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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)
Genres
Certificate
- Passed
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
This was the third most popular movie at the U.S. box office for 1931.

Goofs
Towards the climax of the film, when Mata Hari confronts General Shubin, she is wearing a ring on her left ring finger. She hurries out of the room, and moments later she encounters Rosanoff. He takes her by the hand, and the ring is no longer there.

Quotes
Andriani: The only way to resign from our profession is to die.

Connections
Alternate-language version of Mata Hari: the Red Dancer (1927)

Soundtracks
Oriental Shadows
(uncredited)
Music by Montague Ewing

Top review

Pure Fantasy, Pure Melodrama, Pure Camp

Anyone wishing to know the truth about Mata Hari, the exotic dancer who was executed as a spy during World War I, will soon realize this is not the movie for them. But the real Mata Hari was a pathetic middle-aged woman who got in way over her head when she tried espionage--her legend is much more entertaining. Greta Garbo plays the femme fatale brought down by love to the hilt and the cast ably supports her, although modern audiences may find Ramon Novarro ludicrous as the romantic lead. The best are C. Henry Gordon as the French police chief and Lewis Stone as the leader of Mata Hari's spy ring. Nearly every line is out of melodrama--I just wish I had a better memory to quote some for you. My recommendation: just enjoy it.

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Jul 18, 1999

Release date
- December 26, 1931 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Мата Хари
Filming locations
- Agoura Ranch, Agoura, California, USA
Production company
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Budget
- $558,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
- 1h 29min
Color
- Black and White
Aspect ratio
- 1.20 : 1

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