The Secret Game
Synopsis
In the office of Major Northfield, the quartermaster of the Pacific Coast, a leak has been discovered which may endanger the safety of American transports that are secretly carrying troops across the Pacific. Nara-Nara, a Japanese detective, is assigned to the case because his country has guaranteed safety to these transport ships. Nara-Nara believes that Northfield is guilty, although in reality it is Northfield's secretary Kitty Little, a girl of German ancestry, who is passing information to Dr. Ebell Smith, a German agent. Nara-Nara falls in love with Kitty, but soon after discovers that she is the leak in the quartermaster's office.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. deMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Fairfax
- Original Title
- The Secret Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. deMille
Marion Fairfax
Charles Rosher
Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
William C. deMille
Director
Marion Fairfax
Screenplay
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
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 Secret Game
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What is The Secret Game about?
In the office of Major Northfield, the quartermaster of the Pacific Coast, a leak has been discovered which may endanger the safety of American transports that are secretly carrying troops across the Pacific. Nara-Nara, a Japanese detective, is assigned to the case because his country has guaranteed safety to these transport ships. Nara-Nara believes that Northfield is guilty, although in reality it is Northfield's secretary Kitty Little, a girl of German ancestry, who is passing information to Dr. Ebell Smith, a German agent. Nara-Nara falls in love with Kitty, but soon after discovers that she is the leak in the quartermaster's office.
Who directed The Secret Game?
The Secret Game was directed by William C. deMille.
Who stars in The Secret Game?
The principal cast of The Secret Game includes Sessue Hayakawa, Jack Holt, Florence Vidor, Mayme Kelso, Raymond Hatton.
When was The Secret Game released and how long is it?
The Secret Game was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Game?
The Secret Game holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).