Mata Hari

Mata Hari

Men worshipped her like a goddess, only to be betrayed by a kiss!

NR 1931 · 89 min · ★ 6.2 · Crime, Drama, Romance

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

Directed by George Fitzmaurice · Written by Benjamin Glazer

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