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On Secret Service (1933)

Movie ★ 7.0 89 min

Drama Romance War

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.

Arthur B. Woods Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 15, 1933
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0028299
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Cast

Greta Nissen Greta Nissen Marchesa Marcella Galdi Karl Ludwig Diehl Karl Ludwig Diehl Captain von Homberg Don Alvarado Don Alvarado Conte Valenti Lester Matthews Lester Matthews Coloneilo Romanelli Esme Percy Esme Percy Bleuntzli - Reporter C.M. Hallard C.M. Hallard Colonel von Waldmuller Austin Trevor Austin Trevor Captain Larco Cecil Ramage Cecil Ramage Ermete Davila Wallace Geoffrey B-18

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Frequently asked questions

What is On Secret Service about?
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.
Who directed On Secret Service?
On Secret Service was directed by Arthur B. Woods.
Who stars in On Secret Service?
On Secret Service stars Greta Nissen, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Don Alvarado, Lester Matthews.
When was On Secret Service released?
On Secret Service is a 1933 drama, romance, war film.
Where can I watch On Secret Service?
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