By a Woman's Wit
Synopsis
Captain Jasper, a Union officer, is sent on a secret service mission to the Confederate headquarters. Safe through the lines Captain Jasper, disguised as a Commissary Supply Agent, meets old friends who are Northern sympathizers. Visiting Confederate headquarters, information is supplied him by an ally. Suspicion is eventually aroused against the Captain and he is arrested. Pamela, a Southern girl with Northern sympathies, decides to aid the Captain's escape.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Olcott
- Original Title
- By a Woman's Wit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Olcott
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Olcott
Director
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 By a Woman's Wit about?
Captain Jasper, a Union officer, is sent on a secret service mission to the Confederate headquarters. Safe through the lines Captain Jasper, disguised as a Commissary Supply Agent, meets old friends who are Northern sympathizers. Visiting Confederate headquarters, information is supplied him by an ally. Suspicion is eventually aroused against the Captain and he is arrested. Pamela, a Southern girl with Northern sympathies, decides to aid the Captain's escape.
Who directed By a Woman's Wit?
By a Woman's Wit was directed by Sidney Olcott.
Who stars in By a Woman's Wit?
The principal cast of By a Woman's Wit includes Alice Hollister, J.P. McGowan, J.J. Clark.
When was By a Woman's Wit released and how long is it?
By a Woman's Wit was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for By a Woman's Wit?
By a Woman's Wit holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).