The Wasp (1918)
Grace Culver's sharp tongue, has garnered her with the nicknamed "The Wasp." A spirited disagreement with her canning magnate father, John Culver, results from Grace's refusal to marry Kane Putnam, her father's business partner, and she orders her new chauffeur, Tim Purcell, to take her and her maid Miller on a drive. On their return, they are captured by Brazsos, a German spy who plans to blow up her father's munitions factory. Grace learns of the hidden tunnel Brazsos has excavated to the factory, and as Miller escapes to alert the police, Grace unties the chauffeur and leads him to the tunnel. When the bomb explodes prematurely, Grace and Tim become trapped, and facing death, they confess their mutual love. The two are rescued, after which Grace discovers that Tim actually is wealthy Yale football star Harry Cortland, a revelation that delights her father.
Cast
- Kitty Gordon - Grace Culver
- Rockliffe Fellowes - Harry Cortland / Tim Purcell
- Charles Gerry - John Culver
- Zadee Burbank - Mrs. Culver
- William Calhoun - Mr. Cortland
- Edward Roseman - Jackson Devereaux
- Victor Kennard - Kane Putnam
- Lionel Belmore - Brazsos
- Hazel Washburn - Miller, the Maid
- Edmund Burns - Harry's Roommate
Screenplay
- Willard Mack (Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wasp about?
- Grace Culver's sharp tongue, has garnered her with the nicknamed "The Wasp." A spirited disagreement with her canning magnate father, John Culver, results from Grace's refusal to marry Kane Putnam, her father's business partner, and she orders her new chauffeur, Tim Purcell, to take her and her maid Miller on a drive. On their return, they are captured by Brazsos, a German spy who plans to blow up her father's munitions factory. Grace learns of the hidden tunnel Brazsos has excavated to the factory, and as Miller escapes to alert the police, Grace unties the chauffeur and leads him to the tunnel. When the bomb explodes prematurely, Grace and Tim become trapped, and facing death, they confess their mutual love. The two are rescued, after which Grace discovers that Tim actually is wealthy Yale football star Harry Cortland, a revelation that delights her father.
- Who directed The Wasp?
- The Wasp was directed by Lionel Belmore.
- Who stars in The Wasp?
- The Wasp stars Kitty Gordon, Rockliffe Fellowes, Charles Gerry, Zadee Burbank, William Calhoun, Edward Roseman.
- How long is The Wasp?
- The Wasp has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Wasp?
- The Wasp is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Wasp produced?
- The Wasp was produced in United States of America.