The Intrigue
“The story of international scheming to obtain the rights to an X-ray gun-- the invention of an enterprising young American”
Synopsis
A sci-fi/espionage film in which world powers vie for control of a death ray during World War I as an undercover countess infiltrates enemy ranks to prevent them from getting their hands on the weapon.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 17, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Crawford Ivers
- Original Title
- The Intrigue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Pallas Pictures, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Julia Crawford Ivers
James Van Trees
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
Julia Crawford Ivers
Writer
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Intrigue
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What is The Intrigue about?
A sci-fi/espionage film in which world powers vie for control of a death ray during World War I as an undercover countess infiltrates enemy ranks to prevent them from getting their hands on the weapon.
Who directed The Intrigue?
The Intrigue was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in The Intrigue?
The principal cast of The Intrigue includes Lenore Ulric, Florence Vidor, Cecil Van Auker, Howard Davies, Herbert Standing.
When was The Intrigue released and how long is it?
The Intrigue was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Intrigue?
The Intrigue holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).