In the Diplomatic Service (1916)
Foreign powers keep getting their hands on U.S. military secrets, so the head of the American diplomatic corps calls in his nephew Dick Stansbury to help. Stansbury knows that Doctor Montell is at the bottom of this, so he poses as an inventor of an innovative aerial gun. This sparks the doctor's interest, and when they both attend a weekend party at the Ryerson estate, Montell tries to get Stansbury to sell the gun to his country.
Director: Francis X. Bushman
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: October 16, 1916
Cast
- Francis X. Bushman - Dick Stansbury
- Beverly Bayne - Beverly Ryerson
- Helen Dunbar - Mrs. Ryerson
- Henri Bergman - Dr. Montell
- Belle Bruce - Helen Wardlow
- Edmund Elton - Major Blaine
- Mrs. La Roche - Mrs. Blaine
- William B. Davidson - Lynn Hardi
- Charles Fang - Chinese Valet
- Harry Blakemore - Butler
Screenplay
- Hamilton Smith (Story)
- John B. Clymer (Story)
- Francis X. Bushman (Scenario Writer)
Production: Quality Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
spies
More Films by Director: Francis X. Bushman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Diplomatic Service about?
- Foreign powers keep getting their hands on U.S. military secrets, so the head of the American diplomatic corps calls in his nephew Dick Stansbury to help. Stansbury knows that Doctor Montell is at the bottom of this, so he poses as an inventor of an innovative aerial gun. This sparks the doctor's interest, and when they both attend a weekend party at the Ryerson estate, Montell tries to get Stansbury to sell the gun to his country.
- Who directed In the Diplomatic Service?
- In the Diplomatic Service was directed by Francis X. Bushman.
- Who stars in In the Diplomatic Service?
- In the Diplomatic Service stars Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, Helen Dunbar, Henri Bergman, Belle Bruce, Edmund Elton.
- How long is In the Diplomatic Service?
- In the Diplomatic Service has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is In the Diplomatic Service?
- In the Diplomatic Service is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was In the Diplomatic Service produced?
- In the Diplomatic Service was produced in United States of America.