This is a vintage 1930s portrait photo of LEWIS STONE in Mata Hari. On the back is written "Mati Hari," a misspelling of Mata Hari which he starred in with Greta Garbo in 1932. Mata Hari provided the original paradigm for spy flicks. SIZE: 8" x 10". By the time that he was 20, Lewis Stone had turned prematurely grey. He enlisted to fight in the Spanish American War and when he returned, he returned to be a writer. This turned to acting and he began to appear in films during the middle teens. His career was again interrupted by war as he served in the cavalry during World War I. After the war, he returned to films and quickly graduated to lead roles. With his distinguished look and grey hair, he was able to play the roles of well mannered romantic men. In 1921, Lewis starred in 'Don't Neglect Your Wife'. In the next year, he would star with Alice Terry, who played the heroine, and Ramon Novarro in 'The Prisoner of Zenda (1922)' and 'Scaramouche (1923)'. In 1924, Metro would merge into the new MGM where Lewis would remain for the rest of his career. He would be busy over the next few years and garner an Academy Award nomination for 'The Patriot (1928)'. In 1928, he would appear in the first of a series of pictures with Greta Garbo. In 'A Woman of Affairs (1928)' he would play the older Doctor, a friend of the family. But two years later in 'Romance (1930)', he would play her lover. Lewis made the transition from silent to sound with 'The Trial of Mary Dugan (1929)' which starred Norma Shearer. Sound did not cause Lewis any problems and he continued to be busy with his roles as the distinguished lead. He would continue in 'The Big House (1930)' which was highly successful for MGM. He would appear in other popular movies such as 'The Phantom of Paris (1931)' with John Gilbert and 'Red-Headed Woman (1932)' with Jean Harlow. He would appear with Garbo in 'Inspiration (1931)', Mata Hari (1932)', 'Grand Hotel (1932)' and 'Queen Christina (1933)'. In the late 30's he would take on a role for which he would be long remembered - the role of Judge James Hardy who had a son named Andy. Judge Hardy was the father audiences wanted in the late 30's early 40's. He was kind, intellectual, fair and as patient as he had to be with Andy, played by Mickey Rooney. This series would occupy most of his screen time until it ended and he did slow down during the late 40's. In the 50's he continued to appear in a number of pictures including remakes of the two he had made 30 years before with Alice Terry. He would suffer a heart attack and die in 1953 after appearing in over 200 films. ****** We provide in-house shipping. Low shipping costs! Combine items to save even more! Click on the Shipping tab below for details.

Excellent condition with no damage.