The Nation's Peril (1915)
A naive young woman's strong anti-war sentiments get her into trouble in this silent cautionary tale. She is such a devout pacifist that she spurns her lover when she learns that he has invented an aerial torpedo. Instead, she gets involved with a foreigner who swears that he totally shares her beliefs. Unfortunately, he is a foreign spy in disguise. At his urging, the innocent girl steals her ex-beau's plans and delivers them to the spy. When she learns that he is the enemy, she fights him and with a sword kills him. It is still not enough to stop the enemy from attacking an American port city.
Director: George Terwilliger
Genre: Drama
Release Date: November 22, 1915
Cast
- Ormi Hawley - Ruth Lyons
- William H. Turner - Adm. Lyons
- Earl Metcalfe - Lt. Sawyer
- Eleanor Barry - Mrs. Sawyer
- Arthur Matthews - Oswald Dudley
- Herbert Fortier - Bertold Henchman
Screenplay
- Harry Chandlee (Scenario Writer)
- George Terwilliger (Scenario Writer)
Production: Lubin Manufacturing Company
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Terwilliger
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nation's Peril about?
- A naive young woman's strong anti-war sentiments get her into trouble in this silent cautionary tale. She is such a devout pacifist that she spurns her lover when she learns that he has invented an aerial torpedo. Instead, she gets involved with a foreigner who swears that he totally shares her beliefs. Unfortunately, he is a foreign spy in disguise. At his urging, the innocent girl steals her ex-beau's plans and delivers them to the spy. When she learns that he is the enemy, she fights him and with a sword kills him. It is still not enough to stop the enemy from attacking an American port city.
- Who directed The Nation's Peril?
- The Nation's Peril was directed by George Terwilliger.
- Who stars in The Nation's Peril?
- The Nation's Peril stars Ormi Hawley, William H. Turner, Earl Metcalfe, Eleanor Barry, Arthur Matthews, Herbert Fortier.
- What genre is The Nation's Peril?
- The Nation's Peril is a Drama film.