Swat the Spy
Synopsis
Andrew Sheldon is so busy perfecting a new explosive for the United States effort in World War I that he fails to realize that his butler, cook, housekeeper and chauffeur are all German spies. His two mischievous daughters, Jane and Katherine, however, make life difficult for the spies by throwing pies at the Kaiser's picture and clipping the butler's long, Prussian-style mustache while he sleeps. When Andrew's wife announces that she is pregnant, he tells the girls that he has written a letter requesting a baby brother for them, whereupon they decide to steal the letter, convinced that two children are enough for their family. Breaking into Andrew's laboratory, they take the "letter," actually the secret formula, but after Andrew reveals that his plans are missing, the butler enters the laboratory and seizes the invention itself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arvid E. Gillstrom
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamilton Thompson, Arvid E. Gillstrom, Raymond L. Schrock
- Original Title
- Swat the Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arvid E. Gillstrom
Hamilton Thompson, Arvid E. Gillstrom, Raymond L. Schrock
Department Leadership Roster
Arvid E. Gillstrom
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 Swat the Spy
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What is Swat the Spy about?
Andrew Sheldon is so busy perfecting a new explosive for the United States effort in World War I that he fails to realize that his butler, cook, housekeeper and chauffeur are all German spies. His two mischievous daughters, Jane and Katherine, however, make life difficult for the spies by throwing pies at the Kaiser's picture and clipping the butler's long, Prussian-style mustache while he sleeps. When Andrew's wife announces that she is pregnant, he tells the girls that he has written a letter requesting a baby brother for them, whereupon they decide to steal the letter, convinced that two children are enough for their family. Breaking into Andrew's laboratory, they take the "letter," actually the secret formula, but after Andrew reveals that his plans are missing, the butler enters the laboratory and seizes the invention itself.
Who directed Swat the Spy?
Swat the Spy was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.
Who stars in Swat the Spy?
The principal cast of Swat the Spy includes Jane Lee, Katherine Lee, Charles Slattery, Pat Hartigan, Florence Ashbrooke.
When was Swat the Spy released and how long is it?
Swat the Spy was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swat the Spy?
Swat the Spy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).