Movie Description
The Wasp
(1918)Overview
Grace Culver's sharp tongue, has garnered her with the nicknamed "The Wasp." A spirited disagreement with her canning magnate father, John Culver, results from Grace's refusal to marry Kane Putnam, her father's business partner, and she orders her new chauffeur, Tim Purcell, to take her and her maid Miller on a drive. On their return, they are captured by Brazsos, a German spy who plans to blow up her father's munitions factory. Grace learns of the hidden tunnel Brazsos has excavated to the factory, and as Miller escapes to alert the police, Grace unties the chauffeur and leads him to the tunnel. When the bomb explodes prematurely, Grace and Tim become trapped, and facing death, they confess their mutual love. The two are rescued, after which Grace discovers that Tim actually is wealthy Yale football star Harry Cortland, a revelation that delights her father.
Featured Crew
Cast
Grace Culver
Harry Cortland / Tim Purcell
John Culver
Mrs. Culver
Mr. Cortland
Jackson Devereaux
Kane Putnam
Brazsos
Miller, the Maid
Harry's Roommate
Facts
Original TitleThe Wasp
Status Released
Release Information
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1918-03-11
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesWorld Film
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama