Madame Spy
Synopsis
Robert "Bob" Wesley horrifies his father, Admiral John Wesley of the Naval Advisory Board, by failing his examination at the Annapolis naval academy. Bob seizes the chance to redeem himself, however, when he overhears Hanson, the butler, plotting with German agent Count Von Ornstorff to deliver his father's plans for the Atlantic coastal defenses to German Baroness Von Hulda. In Baltimore, Bob meets the baroness' ship and, with the aid of an old college professor, makes her his prisoner. Having impersonated a woman in the college play, Bob disguises himself as the baroness, rendezvous with the spies, and obtains the plans.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Gerrard
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey Gates, Lee Morrison
- Original Title
- Madame Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Gerrard
Harvey Gates, Lee Morrison
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Gerrard
Director
Harvey Gates
Writer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Spy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madame Spy about?
Robert "Bob" Wesley horrifies his father, Admiral John Wesley of the Naval Advisory Board, by failing his examination at the Annapolis naval academy. Bob seizes the chance to redeem himself, however, when he overhears Hanson, the butler, plotting with German agent Count Von Ornstorff to deliver his father's plans for the Atlantic coastal defenses to German Baroness Von Hulda. In Baltimore, Bob meets the baroness' ship and, with the aid of an old college professor, makes her his prisoner. Having impersonated a woman in the college play, Bob disguises himself as the baroness, rendezvous with the spies, and obtains the plans.
Who directed Madame Spy?
Madame Spy was directed by Douglas Gerrard.
Who stars in Madame Spy?
The principal cast of Madame Spy includes Jack Mulhall, Donna Drew, Wadsworth Harris, George Gebhardt, Jean Hersholt.
When was Madame Spy released and how long is it?
Madame Spy was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Madame Spy?
Madame Spy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).