The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War 1909 Directed by Sidney Olcott
The American Civil War is the setting for this film which portrays the efforts of a girl, with the aid of her boyfriend, to deliver a message to the Confederate army while the Yankees try prevent them. After disguising themselves as Yankee soldiers, Nan and her young man are recognized, chased, and the young man killed. Nan manages to deliver the message but only after being shot herself, collapsing after the commander is in possession of the important news.
Language
English
Spoken Language
No Language
Production Company
Kalem Company
Release Date 21 May 1909
11 mins
