
Inside the Lines
Synopsis
A spy known as "1932" during World War I, is commissioned by the German Secret Service to trail English agent Captain Woodhouse to the Straits of Gibraltar and there effect the destruction of the British fleet. Before his departure, 1932 helps Jane Gerson, an American girl falsely accused of espionage, and later falls in love with her.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lewis Stone
Captain Cavendish
Marguerite Clayton
Jane Gerson
George Field
Da'mihr
Arthur Allardt
Billy Copper
David Hartford
Dr. Emil Koch
Joseph Singleton
Major Gen
Helen Dunbar
Mrs. Crandall
Willard Wayne
Captain Woodhouse
William Durall
Joseph Almer
Fritz von Hardenberg
Karl Hellinger
Nick Cogley
Henry Sherman
Ida Lewis
Mrs. Henry Sherman
Carl Herlinger
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hartford
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Derr Biggers
- Original Title
- Inside the Lines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Delcah Photoplays Inc., Pyramid Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hartford
Earl Derr Biggers
Department Leadership Roster
David Hartford
Director
Earl Derr Biggers
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside the Lines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Inside the Lines about?
A spy known as "1932" during World War I, is commissioned by the German Secret Service to trail English agent Captain Woodhouse to the Straits of Gibraltar and there effect the destruction of the British fleet. Before his departure, 1932 helps Jane Gerson, an American girl falsely accused of espionage, and later falls in love with her.
Who directed Inside the Lines?
Inside the Lines was directed by David Hartford.
Who stars in Inside the Lines?
The principal cast of Inside the Lines includes Lewis Stone, Marguerite Clayton, George Field, Arthur Allardt, David Hartford.
When was Inside the Lines released and how long is it?
Inside the Lines was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Inside the Lines?
Inside the Lines holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
















