By a Woman's Wit

A tense, earnest silent-era spy drama where loyalty and deception play out with restrained theatricality.

Directed by

Sidney Olcott

Genres

Drama

Starring

Alice Hollister, J.P. McGowan, J.J. Clark

Overview

Captain Jasper, a Union officer, is sent on a secret service mission to the Confederate headquarters. Safe through the lines Captain Jasper, disguised as a Commissary Supply Agent, meets old friends who are Northern sympathizers. Visiting Confederate headquarters, information is supplied him by an ally. Suspicion is eventually aroused against the Captain and he is arrested. Pamela, a Southern girl with Northern sympathies, decides to aid the Captain's escape.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, deception, loyalty, betrayal

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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