My Country First
Synopsis
Frank Draper, a patriotic young American, has invented the most wonderful explosive in the world which he intends giving to the United States. In defending a pure girl from the machinations of an enemy, he is involved in a serious crime which sends him, an innocent man, to prison. Angered at this interruption to their plans and desirous of obtaining the explosive for a foreign government, international spies connive successfully at Draper's escape. They then hold him a prisoner and the young patriot is given the choice of sacrificing his own life or that of his country. He chooses the preservation of the latter, and his sands of life have almost run out, when trapped and bound, he is rescued at the eleventh hour.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Terriss
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Terriss
- Original Title
- My Country First
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Terriss Feature Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Terriss
Tom Terriss
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Terriss
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 My Country First
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What is My Country First about?
Frank Draper, a patriotic young American, has invented the most wonderful explosive in the world which he intends giving to the United States. In defending a pure girl from the machinations of an enemy, he is involved in a serious crime which sends him, an innocent man, to prison. Angered at this interruption to their plans and desirous of obtaining the explosive for a foreign government, international spies connive successfully at Draper's escape. They then hold him a prisoner and the young patriot is given the choice of sacrificing his own life or that of his country. He chooses the preservation of the latter, and his sands of life have almost run out, when trapped and bound, he is rescued at the eleventh hour.
Who directed My Country First?
My Country First was directed by Tom Terriss.
Who stars in My Country First?
The principal cast of My Country First includes Tom Terriss, Helene Ziegfeld, Jack Hopkins, Alfred Hemming, Joseph Baker.
When was My Country First released and how long is it?
My Country First was released in 1916 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Country First?
My Country First holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).