As in a Looking Glass
Synopsis
Scandalous European temptress Lila Despard, travels to America to escape her lover, criminal Jack Firthenbras. On the ship, she meets Andrew Livingston, a United States Navy planner, and Senator and Mrs. Gales. Her new friends host a party for Lila in Washington, D.C., where a spy named Dromiroff threatens to expose her past unless she steals Andrew's secret naval plans. In order to secure the papers, Lila makes love to Andrew, but the plan backfires when she falls in love with him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Hall Crane
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Charles Philips
- Original Title
- As in a Looking Glass
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Shubert Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Hall Crane
Francis Charles Philips
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Hall Crane
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About As in a Looking Glass
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What is As in a Looking Glass about?
Scandalous European temptress Lila Despard, travels to America to escape her lover, criminal Jack Firthenbras. On the ship, she meets Andrew Livingston, a United States Navy planner, and Senator and Mrs. Gales. Her new friends host a party for Lila in Washington, D.C., where a spy named Dromiroff threatens to expose her past unless she steals Andrew's secret naval plans. In order to secure the papers, Lila makes love to Andrew, but the plan backfires when she falls in love with him.
Who directed As in a Looking Glass?
As in a Looking Glass was directed by Frank Hall Crane.
Who stars in As in a Looking Glass?
The principal cast of As in a Looking Glass includes Kitty Gordon, Lumsden Hare, Frank Goldsmith, Gladden James, Teddy Sampson.
When was As in a Looking Glass released and how long is it?
As in a Looking Glass was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for As in a Looking Glass?
As in a Looking Glass holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).