British Intelligence
“Although the home of cabinet minister Arthur Bennett is a hotbed of spies, moles, and double agents, no one knows the true identity of notorious German spymaster Strendler.”
Synopsis
During WWI pretty German master spy Helene von Lorbeer is sent undercover to London to live with the family of a high-placed British official where she is to rendezvous with the butler Valdar, also a spy, and help him transmit secret war plans back to Germany.
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Trailer - British Intelligence (1940)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-15
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Boris Karloff
Valdar
Margaret Lindsay
Helene von Lorbeer
Bruce Lester
Frank Bennett
Leonard Mudie
James Yeats
Holmes Herbert
Arthur Bennett
Austin Fairman
George Bennett
William Bailey
British Intelligence Agent
Louise Brien
Miss Risdon - Bennett's Secretary
Glen Cavender
Under Officer Pfalz
David Cavendish
Capt. Lanark
Joe De Stefani
German Officer
Carlos De Valdez
Von Ritter
Clarence Derwent
Milkman
Arno Frey
German Junior Officer
Frederick Giermann
Otto Kurtz
Lawrence Grant
Brigadier General
Carl Harbaugh
German Soldier
Sam Harris
Cabinet Minister
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry O. Morse
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Katz
- Original Title
- British Intelligence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry O. Morse
Lee Katz, Anthony Paul Kelly
Thomas Pratt
Department Leadership Roster
Terry O. Morse
Director
Lee Katz
Screenplay
Thomas Pratt
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About British Intelligence
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What is British Intelligence about?
During WWI pretty German master spy Helene von Lorbeer is sent undercover to London to live with the family of a high-placed British official where she is to rendezvous with the butler Valdar, also a spy, and help him transmit secret war plans back to Germany.
Who directed British Intelligence?
British Intelligence was directed by Terry O. Morse.
Who stars in British Intelligence?
The principal cast of British Intelligence includes Boris Karloff, Margaret Lindsay, Bruce Lester, Leonard Mudie, Holmes Herbert.
When was British Intelligence released and how long is it?
British Intelligence was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for British Intelligence?
British Intelligence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).