The Wasp
Synopsis
Grace Culver's sharp tongue, has garnered her with the nicknamed "The Wasp." A spirited disagreement with her canning magnate father, John Culver, results from Grace's refusal to marry Kane Putnam, her father's business partner, and she orders her new chauffeur, Tim Purcell, to take her and her maid Miller on a drive. On their return, they are captured by Brazsos, a German spy who plans to blow up her father's munitions factory. Grace learns of the hidden tunnel Brazsos has excavated to the factory, and as Miller escapes to alert the police, Grace unties the chauffeur and leads him to the tunnel. When the bomb explodes prematurely, Grace and Tim become trapped, and facing death, they confess their mutual love. The two are rescued, after which Grace discovers that Tim actually is wealthy Yale football star Harry Cortland, a revelation that delights her father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lionel Belmore
- Screenplay & Story
- Willard Mack
- Original Title
- The Wasp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lionel Belmore
Willard Mack
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel Belmore
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wasp
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wasp about?
Grace Culver's sharp tongue, has garnered her with the nicknamed "The Wasp." A spirited disagreement with her canning magnate father, John Culver, results from Grace's refusal to marry Kane Putnam, her father's business partner, and she orders her new chauffeur, Tim Purcell, to take her and her maid Miller on a drive. On their return, they are captured by Brazsos, a German spy who plans to blow up her father's munitions factory. Grace learns of the hidden tunnel Brazsos has excavated to the factory, and as Miller escapes to alert the police, Grace unties the chauffeur and leads him to the tunnel. When the bomb explodes prematurely, Grace and Tim become trapped, and facing death, they confess their mutual love. The two are rescued, after which Grace discovers that Tim actually is wealthy Yale football star Harry Cortland, a revelation that delights her father.
Who directed The Wasp?
The Wasp was directed by Lionel Belmore.
Who stars in The Wasp?
The principal cast of The Wasp includes Kitty Gordon, Rockliffe Fellowes, Charles Gerry, Zadee Burbank, William Calhoun.
When was The Wasp released and how long is it?
The Wasp was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wasp?
The Wasp holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).