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  • The Spy (1911)
  • Short | Drama, Short
The Spy (1911)
Short | Drama, Short
General Lee finds it necessary to dispatch one of his trustworthy young officers into the enemy's lines, for the purpose of gaining such valuable information as would enable him to anticipate the movements of his wily foe. Gerald Haines, a...See moreGeneral Lee finds it necessary to dispatch one of his trustworthy young officers into the enemy's lines, for the purpose of gaining such valuable information as would enable him to anticipate the movements of his wily foe. Gerald Haines, a scion of one of the aristocratic families of the south is the man selected for the perilous undertaking. The opening of the story shows him returning from his mission. He has papers upon his person that would hang him as a spy should he be captured. Thinking he is well withing the Confederate lines, Gerald is riding fast towards the general's headquarters, when suddenly he comes upon a troop of Federal cavalry. The officer in command rushes forward to effect the spy's capture, but, wheeling his horse, Gerald dashes away into the thicket. A chase ensues and the Confederate's jaded horse is soon overtaken. The command to surrender is followed by a shot from one of the troopers and the spy plunges unconscious from his horse, a glancing ball stunning him. The troop rides on to see if there are others in the vicinity, leaving one man to look after the spy. Little Joe Wheelock, a boy too young to participate in actual warfare, but whose heart and soul is wrapped in the cause of the south, happens to be hunting with his old squirrel gun in the neighborhood and seeing the soldier standing over the prostrate body of the spy, takes aim and blazes away, the ball passing through the hat of the startled trooper. Now begins a pursuit of the reckless boy by the infuriated trooper, ending with the escape of little Joe, who by a circuitous route, returns to the wounded Confederate and helps him to the cabin of an old negro mammy, who ministers to his wound until the family of the daring spy, who is notified of his condition by little Joe, hasten to the cabin and have him conveyed to the old home. The Federal trooper, upon returning to his post of duty, discovers the absence of his prisoner and informs the commander of the spy's escape. The manhunt is started at once, which leads directly to the home of the Haines family. The situation is becoming desperate, when once more little Joe's active mind sees a way out of the difficulty. The escape from the house is made in a most thrilling manner and after many perilous adventures, Gerald Haines stands before his beloved general (his mission accomplished) and receives the warm praise of that grand old man for his bravery and devotion to his sworn duty. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Otis Turner
Writer
Betty Harte
Producer
William Nicholas Selig
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Jan 26, 1911 (United States)

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