Who Goes There!


1917

Film Details

Release Date
Nov 26, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Vitagraph Co. of America; A Blue Ribbon Feature
Distribution Company
Greater Vitagraph (V-L-S-E)
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Who Goes There by Robert W. Chambers (New York, 1915).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5 reels

Synopsis

During World War I, Kervyn Guild, an American citizen who was born in Belgium, is captured with other Belgian refugees by the Germans. Brought before the commanding officer, General Von Reiter, Guild is offered his own freedom as well as that of the other refugees if he goes to London and returns with the officer's daughter, Karen Girard, who actually is his mistress. In the hope of saving lives, Guild consents and is sent to London where he locates Karen. Guild's suspicions are aroused when he notices that they are being protected by the German agents and hunted by the British. His instincts prove correct when he learns that Karen is carrying dispatches to the general. On their journey back, Karen falls in love with Guild and agrees to join the Belgian cause. Before they can escape, the general arrives and demands both Karen and the papers. Guild duels to defend both and fatally wounds the general. In a breach of military ethics, the dying general then gives the lovers his blessings, and grants them a pass to go through the German lines.

Film Details

Release Date
Nov 26, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Vitagraph Co. of America; A Blue Ribbon Feature
Distribution Company
Greater Vitagraph (V-L-S-E)
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Who Goes There by Robert W. Chambers (New York, 1915).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5 reels

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Notes

The film was also called Who Goes There and Who Goes There? in some sources. Some reviews call the character played by Harry T. Morey Kevin Guild.