Who Was the Other Man?
Synopsis
While waiting in a hotel lobby for instructions from his government, Ludwig Schumann, an agent of the Black Legion, is enchanted by Marion Washburn, the daughter of a Texas senator. As he is about to speak to the girl, Schumann is stunned to see a young American enter who could be his double. The American is James Walbert, whom Schumann's contact mistakes for the agent. The contact passes to Walbert a photograph of a woman spy, Wanda Bartell, whom the agent is to meet aboard a steamer. Walbert realizes the mistake and determines to protect his country.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- William Parker, Jessie Lowe
- Original Title
- Who Was the Other Man?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford
William Parker, Jessie Lowe
Department Leadership Roster
William Parker
Writer
Francis Ford
Director
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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What is Who Was the Other Man? about?
While waiting in a hotel lobby for instructions from his government, Ludwig Schumann, an agent of the Black Legion, is enchanted by Marion Washburn, the daughter of a Texas senator. As he is about to speak to the girl, Schumann is stunned to see a young American enter who could be his double. The American is James Walbert, whom Schumann's contact mistakes for the agent. The contact passes to Walbert a photograph of a woman spy, Wanda Bartell, whom the agent is to meet aboard a steamer. Walbert realizes the mistake and determines to protect his country.
Who directed Who Was the Other Man??
Who Was the Other Man? was directed by Francis Ford.
Who stars in Who Was the Other Man??
The principal cast of Who Was the Other Man? includes Francis Ford, Duke Worne, William T. Horne, Beatrice Van, Mae Gaston.
When was Who Was the Other Man? released and how long is it?
Who Was the Other Man? was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Who Was the Other Man??
Who Was the Other Man? holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).