The Secret Game (1917): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1917, The Secret Game is a drama film directed by William C. de Mille, running about 67 minutes.

What it’s about. In the office of Major Northfield, the quartermaster of the Pacific Coast, a leak has been discovered which may endanger the safety of American transports that are secretly carrying troops across the Pacific. Nara-Nara, a Japanese detective, is assigned to the case because his country has guaranteed safety to these transport ships. Nara-Nara believes that Northfield is guilty, although in reality it is Northfield's secretary Kitty Little, a girl of German ancestry, who is passing information to Dr. Ebell Smith, a German agent. Nara-Nara falls in love with Kitty, but soon after discovers that she is the leak in the quartermaster's office.

Who’s in it. The Secret Game stars Sessue Hayakawa as Nara-Nara, Jack Holt as Maj. John Northfield, Florence Vidor as Kitty Little and Mayme Kelso as Miss Loring, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Secret Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Secret Game page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Secret Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.