Her Country First
Originally released in 1918. Her Country First is a comedy film. directed by James Young. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vivian Martin, John Cossar, and Florence Oberle
Synopsis
During World War I, young Dorothy Grant comes home from finishing school and informs her parents that she is going to contribute to the war effort by organizing a "Girls Aviation Corps". She has uniforms made and hires a veteran of the Spanish-American War to teach her "cadets" military routines and drills. Her father owns a munitions factory and is always telling her to be on the lookout for spies. She convinces herself that the family butler, Williams, is a spy because he cuts his grapefruit in an odd way. It turns out that Williams isn't a spy but the people whom Dorothy least suspects are in fact spies, and they discover that Dorothy knows the password to get into the factory after hours.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Vivian Martin
as Dorothy Grant
John Cossar
as Franklin Grant
Florence Oberle
as Mrs. Grant
J. Parks Jones
as Craig Allison
Larry Steers
as Dr. Barnes
Bernadine Zuber
as Isabelle Grant
Louis Willoughby
as William - the Butler
Jim Farley
as Henry - the Chauffeur
Lillian Leighton
as Lena - the Cook
Jack McDonald
as Farmer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Her Country First about?
During World War I, young Dorothy Grant comes home from finishing school and informs her parents that she is going to contribute to the war effort by organizing a "Girls Aviation Corps". She has un...
Who directed Her Country First?
Her Country First was directed by James Young.
How long is Her Country First?
Her Country First has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Her Country First released?
Her Country First was released on September 22, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Her Country First?
The main cast of Her Country First includes Vivian Martin, John Cossar, Florence Oberle, J. Parks Jones, Larry Steers.