On Secret Service(1933)
On Secret Service Synopsis
Greta Nissen stars as an Italian noblewoman living a dangerous double life as a spy. A remake of the celebrated German thriller Spione am Werk. Co-starring noted German actor Karl Ludwig Diehl and American matinee idol Don Alvarado. The film takes place in Vienna, 1912. When an Austrian staff officer is implicated by association with a known Italian spy he goes on the run. Three years later - as the Great War gets into full swing - he returns and begs the Austrian Secret Service to allow him to clear his name from suspicion.
On Secret Service (1933) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Arthur B. Woods, released on December 15, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Greta Nissen, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Don Alvarado and Lester Matthews. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur B. Woods
- Production:
- British International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
On Secret Service Cast & Crew
Main cast
Greta Nissen
as Marchesa Marcella Galdi
Karl Ludwig Diehl
as Captain von Homberg
Don Alvarado
as Conte Valenti
Lester Matthews
as Coloneilo Romanelli
Esme Percy
as Bleuntzli - Reporter
C.M. Hallard
as Colonel von Waldmuller
Austin Trevor
as Captain Larco
Cecil Ramage
as Ermete Davila
- Wallace Geoffrey
Wallace Geoffrey
as B-18
Key crew
Directed by Arthur B. Woods.
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On Secret Service Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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On Secret Service – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in On Secret Service?
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The main cast of On Secret Service (1933) includes Greta Nissen, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Don Alvarado, Lester Matthews and Esme Percy. The film was directed by Arthur B. Woods. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was On Secret Service released?
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On Secret Service was released on December 15, 1933 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is On Secret Service worth watching?
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On Secret Service (1933) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.