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Sylvia of the Secret Service

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Sylvia of the Secret Service
Scene featuring Castle and von Stroheim
Directed byGeorge Fitzmaurice
Written by
Starring
CinematographyArthur C. Miller
Production
company
Astra Film
Distributed byPathé Exchange
Release date
  • November 25, 1917 (1917-11-25)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Languages

Sylvia of the Secret Service is a 1917 American silent thriller film directed by George Fitzmaurice and starring Irene Castle, J.H. Gilmour and Elliott Dexter.[1] Erich von Stroheim worked as assistant director and technical advisor as well as playing the role of the villain. It was given a second release in 1922.

The film's sets were designed by the art director Anton Grot. It was shot at studios in Fort Lee in New Jersey.[2]

Synopsis

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During World War I, An American secret agent attempt to prevent a German sabotage ring from blowing up ammunition dumps in New York.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Lennig p.46
  2. ^ Koszarski p.151

Bibliography

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  • Koszarski, Richard . Fort Lee: The Film Town (1904-2004). Indiana University Press, 2005.
  • Lennig, Arthur. Stroheim. University Press of Kentucky, 2004.
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