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Under False Colors is a american film of genre Drama directed by Émile Chautard released in USA on 23 september 1917 with Frederick Warde

Under False Colors (1917)

Under False Colors
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Released in USA 23 september 1917
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OriginUSA
Genres Drama

Under False Colors is a 1917 American silent drama film produced by the Thanhouser Company and directed by Emile Chautard.

Synopsis

As described in a film magazine, John Colton (Warde) sends his son Jack (Vaughn) to Russia to compete the details of a loan to that government. While there, Jack assists the Countess Olga (Eagels), who is hounded by spies, out of the country. She sails for America and on the steamer meets Vera Ladislaus (Gregory), who is going to stay with the Coltons. The steamer is torpedoed and Vera looses her life. Olga, on arrival in New York, poses as Vera in order to obtain information in the John Colton home as she has been told that he is aiding the Russian government. After being established in the home, the kindness of the Coltons make her regret her situation. Jack's return home and the arrival of Vera's father complicates matters. However, upon Colton's statement to the assembled Russians at their headquarters that he is really helping the cause of freedom, Olga's true feelings to the Coltons, and especial Jack, are seen.

Actors

Frederick Warde

(John Colton)Robert Vaughn

(Jack Colton)Jeanne Eagels

(Countess Olga)
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