The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War
Synopsis
The American Civil War is the setting for this film which portrays the efforts of a girl, with the aid of her boyfriend, to deliver a message to the Confederate army while the Yankees try prevent them. After disguising themselves as Yankee soldiers, Nan and her young man are recognized, chased, and the young man killed. Nan manages to deliver the message but only after being shot herself, collapsing after the commander is in possession of the important news.
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The Girl Spy (1909) - Kalem
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-24
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May 21, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Olcott
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Gauntier
- Original Title
- The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Olcott
Gene Gauntier
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Gene Gauntier
Writer
Sidney Olcott
Director
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What is The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War about?
The American Civil War is the setting for this film which portrays the efforts of a girl, with the aid of her boyfriend, to deliver a message to the Confederate army while the Yankees try prevent them. After disguising themselves as Yankee soldiers, Nan and her young man are recognized, chased, and the young man killed. Nan manages to deliver the message but only after being shot herself, collapsing after the commander is in possession of the important news.
Who directed The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War?
The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War was directed by Sidney Olcott.
Who stars in The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War?
The principal cast of The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War includes Gene Gauntier.
When was The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War released and how long is it?
The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 11m.