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The Intrigue
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The Intrigue

1916-10-09 · 64 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Science Fiction · Romance · War

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.

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Directors
Frank Lloyd
Production companies
Pallas Pictures, Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lenore UlricLenore UlricCountess Sonia Varnli
Florence VidorFlorence VidorPretended Countess Sonia
Cecil Van AukerGuy Longstreet
Howard DaviesBaron Rogniat
Herbert StandingHerbert StandingThe Emperor
Paul WeigelPaul WeigelAttaché to the Baron

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