In the Diplomatic Service
Originally released in 1916. In the Diplomatic Service is a comedy/drama film. directed by Francis X. Bushman. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, and Helen Dunbar
Synopsis
Foreign powers keep getting their hands on U.S. military secrets, so the head of the American diplomatic corps calls in his nephew Dick Stansbury to help. Stansbury knows that Doctor Montell is at the bottom of this, so he poses as an inventor of an innovative aerial gun. This sparks the doctor's interest, and when they both attend a weekend party at the Ryerson estate, Montell tries to get Stansbury to sell the gun to his country.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Francis X. Bushman
as Dick Stansbury
Beverly Bayne
as Beverly Ryerson
Helen Dunbar
as Mrs. Ryerson
Henri Bergman
as Dr. Montell
Belle Bruce
as Helen Wardlow
Edmund Elton
as Major Blaine
Mrs. La Roche
as Mrs. Blaine
William B. Davidson
as Lynn Hardi
Charles Fang
as Chinese Valet
Harry Blakemore
as Butler
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Quality Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In the Diplomatic Service about?
Foreign powers keep getting their hands on U.S. military secrets, so the head of the American diplomatic corps calls in his nephew Dick Stansbury to help. Stansbury knows that Doctor Montell is at ...
Who directed In the Diplomatic Service?
In the Diplomatic Service was directed by Francis X. Bushman.
How long is In the Diplomatic Service?
In the Diplomatic Service has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was In the Diplomatic Service released?
In the Diplomatic Service was released on October 16, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in In the Diplomatic Service?
The main cast of In the Diplomatic Service includes Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, Helen Dunbar, Henri Bergman, Belle Bruce.