Shell 43
Synopsis
William Berner is an English spy who is doing his job behind German lines. While working for the allies, he proves sympathetic toward a German Lieutenant and saves his life. He gives up his own romance for the cause and is killed when the Allies shell the German trench where he happens to be.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- Shell 43
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures, New York Motion Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker
C. Gardner Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Barker
Director
C. Gardner Sullivan
Writer
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 Shell 43
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What is Shell 43 about?
William Berner is an English spy who is doing his job behind German lines. While working for the allies, he proves sympathetic toward a German Lieutenant and saves his life. He gives up his own romance for the cause and is killed when the Allies shell the German trench where he happens to be.
Who directed Shell 43?
Shell 43 was directed by Reginald Barker.
Who stars in Shell 43?
The principal cast of Shell 43 includes H.B. Warner, Enid Markey, John Gilbert, George Fisher, Margaret Thompson.
When was Shell 43 released and how long is it?
Shell 43 was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shell 43?
Shell 43 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).