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The Mysterious Lady (1928)

“She made a wonderful companion...a bitter enemy...but what a sweetheart”

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Plot

In the pulse of early Twentieth Century Vienna, we meet Captain Karl von Raden and his comrade, Captain Max Heinrich. Their evening plans to attend the opera are derailed when tickets sell out, only to be saved by a stranger returning his. The ticket's purchase leads Karl into a private box shared with a strikingly beautiful woman, Tania, who claims to await her cousin. A whirlwind night ensues, a spark ignites as Karl escorts Tania home, and the pair surrender to the allure of each other's company. Dawn gives birth to an enchanting day in the countryside, painting their budding romance in warm hues. However, duty calls to Karl, tasking him with the delivery of clandestine plans to the German government. His uncle, Colonel Eric von Raden, the mastermind behind Austria's secret service, divulges a shocking truth: Tania, the enchantress with whom Karl had been smitten, was, in fact, a notorious Russian spy. Aboard the Berlin-bound train, Tania confronts Karl, expressing her genuine love for him despite her treacherous identity. Karl, his heart encased in betrayal, rejects her. Waking up the next morning, Karl discovers the secret plans missing and is greeted by a chilling note from Tania, professing her transformation from a lover to an enemy. The aftermath is brutal for Karl. Accused of treason, he is dismissed from the army and imprisoned. However, a ray of hope pierces his gloom when his influential uncle offers him a chance at redemption. Karl is to unmask the true traitor, a mission that propels him to Warsaw and into the lair of Tania and her powerful lover, General Boris Alexandroff. As the curtain rises on this dangerous stage, one can't help but wonder: What choices will Karl and Tania make amidst a whirlpool of love, deception, and duty? Will they succumb to their feelings or will they remain true to their allegiances? As viewers, we are left on the edge, our hearts throbbing in anticipation of the unfolding drama in 'The Mysterious Lady'.

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The Mysterious Lady is an adventure movie featuring Greta Garbo and directed by Fred Niblo.

It is possible to buy The Mysterious Lady on Amazon Video and Apple TV.