The Intrigue (1916)
The story of international scheming to obtain the rights to an X-ray gun-- the invention of an enterprising young American
A sci-fi/espionage film in which world powers vie for control of a death ray during World War I as an undercover countess infiltrates enemy ranks to prevent them from getting their hands on the weapon.
Director: Frank Lloyd
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Romance, War
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: October 9, 1916
Cast
- Lenore Ulric - Countess Sonia Varnli
- Florence Vidor - Pretended Countess Sonia
- Cecil Van Auker - Guy Longstreet
- Howard Davies - Baron Rogniat
- Herbert Standing - The Emperor
- Paul Weigel - Attaché to the Baron
Screenplay
Cinematography: James Van Trees
Production: Pallas Pictures, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
espionage, world war i, mad scientist, female spy, silent film, death ray, international intrigue
More Films by Director: Frank Lloyd
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Intrigue about?
- A sci-fi/espionage film in which world powers vie for control of a death ray during World War I as an undercover countess infiltrates enemy ranks to prevent them from getting their hands on the weapon.
- Who directed The Intrigue?
- The Intrigue was directed by Frank Lloyd.
- Who stars in The Intrigue?
- The Intrigue stars Lenore Ulric, Florence Vidor, Cecil Van Auker, Howard Davies, Herbert Standing, Paul Weigel.
- How long is The Intrigue?
- The Intrigue has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is The Intrigue?
- The Intrigue is a Drama, Science Fiction, Romance, War film.
- Where was The Intrigue produced?
- The Intrigue was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Intrigue?
- The themes of The Intrigue include: The Horror of War and Humanity.