Madame Spy (1918)
Robert "Bob" Wesley horrifies his father, Admiral John Wesley of the Naval Advisory Board, by failing his examination at the Annapolis naval academy. Bob seizes the chance to redeem himself, however, when he overhears Hanson, the butler, plotting with German agent Count Von Ornstorff to deliver his father's plans for the Atlantic coastal defenses to German Baroness Von Hulda. In Baltimore, Bob meets the baroness' ship and, with the aid of an old college professor, makes her his prisoner. Having impersonated a woman in the college play, Bob disguises himself as the baroness, rendezvous with the spies, and obtains the plans.
Director: Douglas Gerrard
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 21, 1918
Cast
- Jack Mulhall - Robert Wesley
- Donna Drew - Phyllis Covington
- Wadsworth Harris - Adm. John Wesley
- George Gebhardt - Hanson (as George Gebhart)
- Jean Hersholt - Count Von Ornstorff
- Claire Du Brey - Baroness Von Hulda
- Maude Emory - Margaret Wesley
Screenplay
- Lee Morrison (Story)
- Harvey Gates
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Douglas Gerrard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madame Spy about?
- Robert "Bob" Wesley horrifies his father, Admiral John Wesley of the Naval Advisory Board, by failing his examination at the Annapolis naval academy. Bob seizes the chance to redeem himself, however, when he overhears Hanson, the butler, plotting with German agent Count Von Ornstorff to deliver his father's plans for the Atlantic coastal defenses to German Baroness Von Hulda. In Baltimore, Bob meets the baroness' ship and, with the aid of an old college professor, makes her his prisoner. Having impersonated a woman in the college play, Bob disguises himself as the baroness, rendezvous with the spies, and obtains the plans.
- Who directed Madame Spy?
- Madame Spy was directed by Douglas Gerrard.
- Who stars in Madame Spy?
- Madame Spy stars Jack Mulhall, Donna Drew, Wadsworth Harris, George Gebhardt, Jean Hersholt, Claire Du Brey.
- How long is Madame Spy?
- Madame Spy has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Madame Spy?
- Madame Spy is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Madame Spy produced?
- Madame Spy was produced in United States of America.