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7.3 / 10(37 votes)IMDb19281h 29m$551K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Mysterious Lady

“Their net of intrigue spread through every country”

Synopsis

A beautiful Russian spy seduces an Austrian military officer in order to obtain secret plans. When she falls in love with him, both are placed in danger.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 4, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.64x ROI)

Production Budget

$337K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$551K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.64x

+$214K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $337KWorldwide: $551K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Fred Niblo
Screenplay & Story
Bess Meredyth, Marian Ainslee, Ruth Cummings, Ludwig Wolff
Original Title
The Mysterious Lady
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Budget
$337K
Worldwide Gross
$551K
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fred Niblo

Screenplay & Story

Bess Meredyth, Marian Ainslee, Ruth Cummings, Ludwig Wolff

Director of Photography

William H. Daniels

Film Editing

Margaret Booth

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Ludwig Wolff

Department Leadership Roster

Fred Niblo

Fred Niblo

Director

Margaret Booth

Margaret Booth

Editor

Marian Ainslee

Writer

Ruth Cummings

Writer

William H. Daniels

William H. Daniels

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mysterious Lady.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mysterious Lady

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Mysterious Lady about?

A beautiful Russian spy seduces an Austrian military officer in order to obtain secret plans. When she falls in love with him, both are placed in danger.

Who directed The Mysterious Lady?

The Mysterious Lady was directed by Fred Niblo.

Who stars in The Mysterious Lady?

The principal cast of The Mysterious Lady includes Greta Garbo, Conrad Nagel, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Albert Pollet, Edward Connelly.

When was The Mysterious Lady released and how long is it?

The Mysterious Lady was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Mysterious Lady?

The Mysterious Lady had a reported production budget of $337K and grossed $551K at the worldwide box office (1.64 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Is The Mysterious Lady based on a book or true story?

The Mysterious Lady is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ludwig Wolff".