An attractive Russian spy seduces an Austrian officer in order to get some important plans, but when she actually falls in love with him, both of them are placed in a dangerous situation..
The Verdict: A Star Vehicle That Still Runs on High OctaneIf you are looking for a complex, historically accurate espionage thriller, The Mysterious Lady will likely disappoint you. However, if you want to understand exactly why Greta Garbo became a global icon, this film is essential viewing. It is a movie designed en...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"The Verdict: A Star Vehicle That Still Runs on High OctaneIf you are looking for a complex, historically accurate espionage thriller, The Mysterious Lady will likely disappoint you. However, if you want to understand exactly why Greta Garbo became a global icon, this film is essential viewing. It is a movie designed entirely around the geometry of a single face, and it works because that face is capable of holding a close-up longer than almost any other in cinema history. It is worth watching to..."
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