The Intrigue

The Intrigue (1916)

09/10/1916
Drama, Science Fiction, Romance, War
1h 4m

The story of international scheming to obtain the rights to an X-ray gun-- the invention of an enterprising young American

Overview

A sci-fi/espionage film in which world powers vie for control of a death ray during World War I as an undercover countess infiltrates enemy ranks to prevent them from getting their hands on the weapon.

  • Frank LloydDirector
  • Julia Crawford IversWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • espionage
  • world war i
  • mad scientist
  • female spy
  • silent film
  • death ray
  • international intrigue

Top Billed Cast

Lenore Ulric

Lenore Ulric

Countess Sonia Varnli

Florence Vidor

Florence Vidor

Pretended Countess Sonia

Cecil Van Auker

Guy Longstreet

Howard Davies

Howard Davies

Baron Rogniat

Herbert Standing

Herbert Standing

The Emperor

Paul Weigel

Paul Weigel

Attaché to the Baron

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