The item was published in 1932 on a lobby card for the film. That publication had no copyright markings on it, as can be seen in the links above. At bottom left is Country of origin USA.
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{{Information |Description=Scene from the 1932 film ''Grand Hotel''. Pictured are John Barrymore and Greta Garbo. |Source=[http://assimerahollywood.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/grandhotel_5.jpg source] |Date=[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0022958/ 1932]...