On Secret Service
Synopsis
Greta Nissen stars as an Italian noblewoman living a dangerous double life as a spy. A remake of the celebrated German thriller Spione am Werk. Co-starring noted German actor Karl Ludwig Diehl and American matinee idol Don Alvarado. The film takes place in Vienna, 1912. When an Austrian staff officer is implicated by association with a known Italian spy he goes on the run. Three years later - as the Great War gets into full swing - he returns and begs the Austrian Secret Service to allow him to clear his name from suspicion.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur B. Woods
- Original Title
- On Secret Service
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur B. Woods
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Arthur B. Woods
Director
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What is On Secret Service about?
Greta Nissen stars as an Italian noblewoman living a dangerous double life as a spy. A remake of the celebrated German thriller Spione am Werk. Co-starring noted German actor Karl Ludwig Diehl and American matinee idol Don Alvarado. The film takes place in Vienna, 1912. When an Austrian staff officer is implicated by association with a known Italian spy he goes on the run. Three years later - as the Great War gets into full swing - he returns and begs the Austrian Secret Service to allow him to clear his name from suspicion.
Who directed On Secret Service?
On Secret Service was directed by Arthur B. Woods.
Who stars in On Secret Service?
The principal cast of On Secret Service includes Greta Nissen, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Don Alvarado, Lester Matthews, Esme Percy.
When was On Secret Service released and how long is it?
On Secret Service was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.