Swat the Spy (1918)
Andrew Sheldon is so busy perfecting a new explosive for the United States effort in World War I that he fails to realize that his butler, cook, housekeeper and chauffeur are all German spies. His two mischievous daughters, Jane and Katherine, however, make life difficult for the spies by throwing pies at the Kaiser's picture and clipping the butler's long, Prussian-style mustache while he sleeps. When Andrew's wife announces that she is pregnant, he tells the girls that he has written a letter requesting a baby brother for them, whereupon they decide to steal the letter, convinced that two children are enough for their family. Breaking into Andrew's laboratory, they take the "letter," actually the secret formula, but after Andrew reveals that his plans are missing, the butler enters the laboratory and seizes the invention itself.
Cast
- Jane Lee - Jane Sheldon
- Katherine Lee - Katherine Sheldon
- Charles Slattery - Andrew Sheldon
- Pat Hartigan - Karl Schmidt
- Florence Ashbrooke - Lena Muller
Screenplay
- Raymond L. Schrock (Scenario Writer)
- Hamilton Thompson (Story)
- Arvid E. Gillstrom (Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swat the Spy about?
- Andrew Sheldon is so busy perfecting a new explosive for the United States effort in World War I that he fails to realize that his butler, cook, housekeeper and chauffeur are all German spies. His two mischievous daughters, Jane and Katherine, however, make life difficult for the spies by throwing pies at the Kaiser's picture and clipping the butler's long, Prussian-style mustache while he sleeps. When Andrew's wife announces that she is pregnant, he tells the girls that he has written a letter requesting a baby brother for them, whereupon they decide to steal the letter, convinced that two children are enough for their family. Breaking into Andrew's laboratory, they take the "letter," actually the secret formula, but after Andrew reveals that his plans are missing, the butler enters the laboratory and seizes the invention itself.
- Who directed Swat the Spy?
- Swat the Spy was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.
- Who stars in Swat the Spy?
- Swat the Spy stars Jane Lee, Katherine Lee, Charles Slattery, Pat Hartigan, Florence Ashbrooke.
- How long is Swat the Spy?
- Swat the Spy has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Swat the Spy?
- Swat the Spy is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Swat the Spy produced?
- Swat the Spy was produced in United States of America.