On Secret Service
Synopsis
Fred Martin is a Southern spy. A northern dispatch bearer is captured, the signature to his messages is forged, and Martin is sent on the dangerous mission of luring the Northern troops into an ambush. He accomplishes this and a terrible battle results, in which the Federals are driven back. The work of Martin is so damaging to the North that plans are laid for his capture, and John Bruce, a secret service man, is assigned to the task.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Edwards, Thomas H. Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard V. Spencer
- Original Title
- On Secret Service
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- Kay-Bee Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Edwards, Thomas H. Ince
Richard V. Spencer
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Edwards
Director
Thomas H. Ince
Director
Thomas H. Ince
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is On Secret Service about?
Fred Martin is a Southern spy. A northern dispatch bearer is captured, the signature to his messages is forged, and Martin is sent on the dangerous mission of luring the Northern troops into an ambush. He accomplishes this and a terrible battle results, in which the Federals are driven back. The work of Martin is so damaging to the North that plans are laid for his capture, and John Bruce, a secret service man, is assigned to the task.
Who directed On Secret Service?
On Secret Service was directed by Walter Edwards, Thomas H. Ince.
Who stars in On Secret Service?
The principal cast of On Secret Service includes Robert Edeson, Walter Edwards, Frank Borzage, Nick Cogley, Francis Ford.
When was On Secret Service released and how long is it?
On Secret Service was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On Secret Service?
On Secret Service holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).