The Message of the Mouse
Synopsis
A wealthy financier is tricked by a pair of spies into giving millions to foreign powers. His daughter is suspicious and hires a Detective, who is able to foil the foreign agent's plans. Meanwhile, the daughter has fallen in love with a fellow from the enemy camp, but all ends well as his true identity is revealed as a member of the U.S. secret service.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Stuart Blackton
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward J. Montagne, George Randolph Chester, Lillian Christy Chester
- Original Title
- The Message of the Mouse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Stuart Blackton
Edward J. Montagne, George Randolph Chester, Lillian Christy Chester
Department Leadership Roster
Edward J. Montagne
Writer
J. Stuart Blackton
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 The Message of the Mouse
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What is The Message of the Mouse about?
A wealthy financier is tricked by a pair of spies into giving millions to foreign powers. His daughter is suspicious and hires a Detective, who is able to foil the foreign agent's plans. Meanwhile, the daughter has fallen in love with a fellow from the enemy camp, but all ends well as his true identity is revealed as a member of the U.S. secret service.
Who directed The Message of the Mouse?
The Message of the Mouse was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.
Who stars in The Message of the Mouse?
The principal cast of The Message of the Mouse includes Anita Stewart, Julia Swayne Gordon, Rudolph Cameron, L. Rogers Lytton, Franklyn Hanna.
When was The Message of the Mouse released and how long is it?
The Message of the Mouse was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Message of the Mouse?
The Message of the Mouse holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).