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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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Tom Terriss

Screenplay & Story

Tom Terriss

Department Leadership Roster

Tom Terriss

Tom Terriss

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Country First.

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Frequently Asked Questions About My Country First

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.).