An Alien Enemy
Originally released in 1918. An Alien Enemy is a war/drama film. directed by Wallace Worsley. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Louise Glaum, Mary Jane Irving, and Thurston Hall
Synopsis
Neysa von Igel, who is living with her supposed grandfather, Adolph Schmidt, loves America, although she believes herself to be German-born. Unknown to Neysa, when she was three years old, her father and mother, both American-born, were killed in Germany by Emil Koenig, who, in punishment, was sent to the United States to work in the interest of the government of the Fatherland, and who is now associated with Schmidt in his manufacturing enterprise. Koenig demands that Neysa work in behalf of Germany. She revolts and escapes to the home of David Hale, who had been her grandfather's attorney, but who is now in the service of the United States Government. Hale and Neysa are married and depart for France, where the girl again encounters Koenig, and, after many thrilling adventures, she kills him in self-defense.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Louise Glaum
as Neysa von Igel / Frau Meyer
Mary Jane Irving
as FrΓ€ulein Bertha Meyer
Thurston Hall
as David J. Hale
Albert Allardt
as Emil Koenig
Charles Hammond
as Adolph Schmidt
Jay Morley
as Mayor Samuel J. Putnam
Roy Laidlaw
as Lewis Meyer
Joseph J. Dowling
as Baron von Mecklin
Clifford Alexander
as Wireless Operator
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paralta Plays Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Alien Enemy about?
Neysa von Igel, who is living with her supposed grandfather, Adolph Schmidt, loves America, although she believes herself to be German-born. Unknown to Neysa, when she was three years old, her fath...
Who directed An Alien Enemy?
An Alien Enemy was directed by Wallace Worsley.
How long is An Alien Enemy?
An Alien Enemy has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was An Alien Enemy released?
An Alien Enemy was released on April 1, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An Alien Enemy?
The main cast of An Alien Enemy includes Louise Glaum, Mary Jane Irving, Thurston Hall, Albert Allardt, Charles Hammond.