Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy
“Disguised as a man in uniform, Pauline Cushman-Fryer left the theater stage to become a Union spy, playing the role of a lifetime in the deadly theater of war—only to be jailed and threatened with hanging.”
Synopsis
Performed by Constance Smith, Pauline Cushman-Fryer tells us how she became a Union Spy, was almost hanged, was granted the rank of Major by Abraham Lincoln, and died lonely in San Francisco from an overdose of opium.
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March 1, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allyce Ondricka
- Original Title
- Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Budget
- $25K
- Production Studios
- El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allyce Ondricka
Sreang Hok
Daniel L. Bernardi
Department Leadership Roster
Allyce Ondricka
Director
Sreang Hok
Editor
Daniel L. Bernardi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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War: American Civil War
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Historical Profiles
This series of short films tells the story of the veterans whose actions helped shape the future of the U.S. military. These American patriots stories include the Civil War espionage tale of actress Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer, the campaign of the Buffalo Soldiers in the conquest of the Apache tribes during the Indian Wars, the stories of the African American Soldiers that decided to fight as Buffalo Soldiers despite segregation and racism, the heroic actions of Frederick Funston in the rescue operations of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and the submarine warfare efforts of Admiral Chester-Nimitz.
Women in the Military: Season I - Warriors
This series tells the story of the heroic accomplishments of women in the U.S. military. Subjects include a Civil War spy, the first woman to earn the rank of Admiral, life as a Sailor onboard a deployed ship, the effort to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell” which discriminated against gays and lesbians in the military, and the Congressional effort to address sexual assault in the military.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy
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What is Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy about?
Performed by Constance Smith, Pauline Cushman-Fryer tells us how she became a Union Spy, was almost hanged, was granted the rank of Major by Abraham Lincoln, and died lonely in San Francisco from an overdose of opium.
Who directed Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy was directed by Allyce Ondricka.
Who stars in Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
The principal cast of Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy includes Pauline Cushman-Fryer, Constance Smith.
When was Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy released and how long is it?
Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).