The Border Wireless
“It's pretty hard luck on German spies when William S. Hart is around with his shooting iron and a determination to see that the United States gets a fair deal.”
Synopsis
Cowhand Steve Ransom discovers that German spies are operating along Mexican border, relaying their radio messages into Mexico and thus on to Germany. The spies learn that Steve is a fugitive from American justice.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William S. Hart
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard E. Morton, C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Border Wireless
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- William S. Hart Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William S. Hart
Howard E. Morton, C. Gardner Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
William S. Hart
Director
C. Gardner Sullivan
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 The Border Wireless
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What is The Border Wireless about?
Cowhand Steve Ransom discovers that German spies are operating along Mexican border, relaying their radio messages into Mexico and thus on to Germany. The spies learn that Steve is a fugitive from American justice.
Who directed The Border Wireless?
The Border Wireless was directed by William S. Hart.
Who stars in The Border Wireless?
The principal cast of The Border Wireless includes William S. Hart, Wanda Hawley, Charles Arling, Erich von Ritzau, Bert Sprotte.
When was The Border Wireless released and how long is it?
The Border Wireless was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Border Wireless?
The Border Wireless holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).