Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy (2017)

Disguised as a man in uniform, Pauline Cushman-Fryer left the theater stage to become a Union spy, playing the role of a lifetime in the deadly theater of war—only to be jailed and threatened with hanging.

Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy (2017) poster

Performed by Constance Smith, Pauline Cushman-Fryer tells us how she became a Union Spy, was almost hanged, was granted the rank of Major by Abraham Lincoln, and died lonely in San Francisco from an overdose of opium.

Director: Allyce Ondricka
Genre: War, Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
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Cast

Editing: Sreang Hok
Production: El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

civil war, spy, opium, veteran, abraham lincoln, union army, brevet major

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy about?
Performed by Constance Smith, Pauline Cushman-Fryer tells us how she became a Union Spy, was almost hanged, was granted the rank of Major by Abraham Lincoln, and died lonely in San Francisco from an overdose of opium.
Who directed Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy was directed by Allyce Ondricka.
Who stars in Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy stars Pauline Cushman-Fryer, Constance Smith.
How long is Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy is a War, Documentary film.
What is the budget of Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy had a budget of $25,000.
Where was Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy produced?
Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy was produced in United States of America.