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The Man Who Stayed at Home (1919)

Movie ★ 10.0 60 min

In a Virginia resort town in August 1918, Christopher Brent is viewed as a slacker because he refuses to enlist. Secretly, Christopher is observing German spies who are passing information about coastal fortifications for invasion preparations. Seeing Christopher consort with Mrs. Miriam Lee, also from the secret service, his fiancee Molly Preston, who had been bothered by the talk about him, becomes jealous. When Molly's brother Norman discovers a German code book in Mrs. Lee's possession, Christopher, who obtained the book when he destroyed the wireless of the chief spy, Carl Sanderson, who also loves Molly, is suspected of aiding the Germans.

Herbert Blaché Director June Mathis Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 6, 1919
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0010421
Language
Studio
Screen Classics Inc.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man Who Stayed at Home about?
In a Virginia resort town in August 1918, Christopher Brent is viewed as a slacker because he refuses to enlist. Secretly, Christopher is observing German spies who are passing information about coastal fortifications for invasion preparations. Seeing Christopher consort with Mrs. Miriam Lee, also from the secret service, his fiancee Molly Preston, who had been bothered by the talk about him, becomes jealous. When Molly's brother Norman discovers a German code book in Mrs. Lee's possession, Christopher, who obtained the book when he destroyed the wireless of the chief spy, Carl Sanderson, who also loves Molly, is suspected of aiding the Germans.
Who directed The Man Who Stayed at Home?
The Man Who Stayed at Home was directed by Herbert Blaché.
Who stars in The Man Who Stayed at Home?
The Man Who Stayed at Home stars King Baggot, Claire Whitney, Robert Whittier, A.J. Herbert.
When was The Man Who Stayed at Home released?
The Man Who Stayed at Home is a 1919 drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Man Who Stayed at Home?
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