The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War

Overview

The American Civil War is the setting for this film which portrays the efforts of a girl, with the aid of her boyfriend, to deliver a message to the Confederate army while the Yankees try prevent them. After disguising themselves as Yankee soldiers, Nan and her young man are recognized, chased, and the young man killed. Nan manages to deliver the message but only after being shot herself, collapsing after the commander is in possession of the important news.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 21, 1909

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Kalem Company

Cast

Gene Gauntier

Director

Sidney Olcott

Writer

Gene Gauntier

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0233795