Secret Service
Synopsis
Lewis Dumont, a Northern officer in the American Civil War, works undercover behind Confederate lines in an attempt to lead Southern forces away from an area in which a Northern attack is planned. But Dumont falls in love with a Southern girl and when she proves useful to his plan, his conscience begins to tear at him.
Top Cast
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Robert Warwick
Major Lewis K. Dumont
Wanda Hawley
Edith Varney
Theodore Roberts
General Harrison Randolph
Edythe Chapman
Mrs. Varney
Raymond Hatton
Lieutenant Howard Varney
Casson Ferguson
Wilfred Varney
Robert Cain
Captain Henry Dumont
Irving Cummings
Benton Arrelsford
Guy Oliver
Jonas
Lillian Leighton
Martha
Stanhope Wheatcroft
Lieutenant Maxwell (as Stanley Wheatcroft)
Norman Selby
Lieutenant Foray
Shirley Mason
Caroline Mitford
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Beulah Marie Dix
- Original Title
- Secret Service
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Ford
Beulah Marie Dix, William Gillette
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Ford
Director
Beulah Marie Dix
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Secret Service
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Secret Service about?
Lewis Dumont, a Northern officer in the American Civil War, works undercover behind Confederate lines in an attempt to lead Southern forces away from an area in which a Northern attack is planned. But Dumont falls in love with a Southern girl and when she proves useful to his plan, his conscience begins to tear at him.
Who directed Secret Service?
Secret Service was directed by Hugh Ford.
Who stars in Secret Service?
The principal cast of Secret Service includes Robert Warwick, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Edythe Chapman, Raymond Hatton.
When was Secret Service released and how long is it?
Secret Service was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.