The Firefly of France
“The Germans Were Battering Down the Door!”
Synopsis
The "Firefly of France" is an elusive master criminal of uncertain loyalties. When the Firefly disappears from view with a satchel of important government documents in his possession, his sister Esme Falconer is suspected of beings in cahoots with him. Dashing aviator Devereaux Bayne believes in Esme's innocence and accordingly dons civilian garb and heads to Paris' Latin Quarter to get the low-down on the Firefly's whereabouts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crisp
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Polk Angellotti, Margaret Turnbull
- Original Title
- The Firefly of France
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crisp
Marion Polk Angellotti, Margaret Turnbull
Henry Kotani
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Crisp
Director
Margaret Turnbull
Writer
Henry Kotani
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Firefly of France
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What is The Firefly of France about?
The "Firefly of France" is an elusive master criminal of uncertain loyalties. When the Firefly disappears from view with a satchel of important government documents in his possession, his sister Esme Falconer is suspected of beings in cahoots with him. Dashing aviator Devereaux Bayne believes in Esme's innocence and accordingly dons civilian garb and heads to Paris' Latin Quarter to get the low-down on the Firefly's whereabouts.
Who directed The Firefly of France?
The Firefly of France was directed by Donald Crisp.
Who stars in The Firefly of France?
The principal cast of The Firefly of France includes Wallace Reid, Ann Little, Charles Ogle, Raymond Hatton, Winter Hall.
When was The Firefly of France released and how long is it?
The Firefly of France was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Firefly of France?
The Firefly of France holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).