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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR1912United States of America

The Smuggler

Synopsis

Jean Dupont, a captain of the Coast Guards, is in love with Marie, the daughter of a smuggler. Jean thinks her father is a respectable fisherman. One day, while Marie and Jean are taking a stroll near the coast, he receives an order to the effect that the smugglers are quite active in his district and cautions him to double his guard and to be on the lookout. This order is seen by Marie. She at once thinks of her poor father and makes an excuse to get away from Jean. She runs home, gets her signal lantern, hurries to the spot where her father waits for the usual signal of safety. Marie meets her father, who is returning with the smuggled goods. She informs him that the guards are after him. and pleads with him to allow her to take his coat and hat that she might lead the guards a wild goose chase so that he can reach home in safety. Marie is mistaken for a smuggler by Jean, and his guards. Jean orders his guards to shoot.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 5, 1912

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
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Original Title
The Smuggler
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Lubin Manufacturing Company

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Smuggler.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Smuggler

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Smuggler about?

Jean Dupont, a captain of the Coast Guards, is in love with Marie, the daughter of a smuggler. Jean thinks her father is a respectable fisherman. One day, while Marie and Jean are taking a stroll near the coast, he receives an order to the effect that the smugglers are quite active in his district and cautions him to double his guard and to be on the lookout. This order is seen by Marie. She at once thinks of her poor father and makes an excuse to get away from Jean. She runs home, gets her signal lantern, hurries to the spot where her father waits for the usual signal of safety. Marie meets her father, who is returning with the smuggled goods. She informs him that the guards are after him. and pleads with him to allow her to take his coat and hat that she might lead the guards a wild goose chase so that he can reach home in safety. Marie is mistaken for a smuggler by Jean, and his guards. Jean orders his guards to shoot.

Who directed The Smuggler?

The Smuggler was directed by Not specified.

Who stars in The Smuggler?

The principal cast of The Smuggler includes Thomas Aitken, Frances Ne Moyer, William Carr.

When was The Smuggler released and how long is it?

The Smuggler was released in 1912 with a total runtime of Unknown.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Smuggler?

The Smuggler holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).