based on novel or book,spy

On Secret Service (1933)

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Greta Nissen stars as an Italian noblewoman living a dangerous double life as a spy. A remake of the celebrated German thriller Spione am Werk. Co-starring noted German actor Karl Ludwig Diehl and American matinee idol Don Alvarado. The film takes place in Vienna, 1912. When an Austrian staff officer is implicated by association with a known Italian spy he goes on the run. Three years later - as the Great War gets into full swing - he returns and begs the Austrian Secret Service to allow him to clear his name from suspicion.

Cast & Crew

Director
Arthur B. Woods
  • Profile picture of Greta Nissen
    Marchesa Marcella Galdi Greta Nissen
  • Profile picture of Karl Ludwig Diehl
    Captain von Homberg Karl Ludwig Diehl
  • Profile picture of Don Alvarado
    Conte Valenti Don Alvarado
  • Profile picture of Lester Matthews
    Coloneilo Romanelli Lester Matthews
  • Profile picture of Esme Percy
    Bleuntzli - Reporter Esme Percy
  • Profile picture of C.M. Hallard
    Colonel von Waldmuller C.M. Hallard
  • Profile picture of Austin Trevor
    Captain Larco Austin Trevor
  • Profile picture of Cecil Ramage
    Ermete Davila Cecil Ramage

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • spy