The Spy
“Exposing the operations of the German secret police in America- 10,000 war agents of the kaiser at your elbow. DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR?”
Synopsis
An American is sent to Germany to unearth the identities of German agents operating in the U. S. He infiltrates the German secret service in an attempt to abscond with a list of undercover German operatives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Stanton
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bronson Howard
- Original Title
- The Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Standard Pictures Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Stanton
George Bronson Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Stanton
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 Spy
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What is The Spy about?
An American is sent to Germany to unearth the identities of German agents operating in the U. S. He infiltrates the German secret service in an attempt to abscond with a list of undercover German operatives.
Who directed The Spy?
The Spy was directed by Richard Stanton.
Who stars in The Spy?
The principal cast of The Spy includes Dustin Farnum, Winifred Kingston, William Burress, Charles Clary, William Lowery.
When was The Spy released and how long is it?
The Spy was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spy?
The Spy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).