By a Woman's Wit (1911)
Captain Jasper, a Union officer, is sent on a secret service mission to the Confederate headquarters. Safe through the lines Captain Jasper, disguised as a Commissary Supply Agent, meets old friends who are Northern sympathizers. Visiting Confederate headquarters, information is supplied him by an ally. Suspicion is eventually aroused against the Captain and he is arrested. Pamela, a Southern girl with Northern sympathies, decides to aid the Captain's escape.
Director: Sidney Olcott
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: April 4, 1911
Cast
- Alice Hollister - Pamela
- J.P. McGowan
- J.J. Clark - Captain Jasper
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sidney Olcott
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is By a Woman's Wit about?
- Captain Jasper, a Union officer, is sent on a secret service mission to the Confederate headquarters. Safe through the lines Captain Jasper, disguised as a Commissary Supply Agent, meets old friends who are Northern sympathizers. Visiting Confederate headquarters, information is supplied him by an ally. Suspicion is eventually aroused against the Captain and he is arrested. Pamela, a Southern girl with Northern sympathies, decides to aid the Captain's escape.
- Who directed By a Woman's Wit?
- By a Woman's Wit was directed by Sidney Olcott.
- Who stars in By a Woman's Wit?
- By a Woman's Wit stars Alice Hollister, J.P. McGowan, J.J. Clark.
- How long is By a Woman's Wit?
- By a Woman's Wit has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is By a Woman's Wit?
- By a Woman's Wit is a Drama film.
- Where was By a Woman's Wit produced?
- By a Woman's Wit was produced in United States of America.