The Intrigue (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, The Intrigue is a drama, war, romance and science fiction film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 64 minutes. “The story of international scheming to obtain the rights to an X-ray gun-- the invention of an enterprising young American” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sci-fi/espionage film in which world powers vie for control of a death ray during World War I as an undercover countess infiltrates enemy ranks to prevent them from getting their hands on the weapon.
Who’s in it. The Intrigue stars Lenore Ulric as Countess Sonia Varnli, Florence Vidor as Pretended Countess Sonia, Cecil Van Auker as Guy Longstreet and Howard Davies as Baron Rogniat, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Intrigue page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Intrigue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Intrigue (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Intrigue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Intrigue?
- The Intrigue stars Lenore Ulric, Florence Vidor, Cecil Van Auker, Howard Davies and Herbert Standing.
- When was The Intrigue released?
- The Intrigue was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.