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War between Mexico and the United States threatens. Crafty Herrara, minister of war at Mexico City, has members of his secret service scattered at vantage points throughout the United ... See full summary
War between Mexico and the United States threatens. Crafty Herrara, minister of war at Mexico City, has members of his secret service scattered at vantage points throughout the United States and selects Arturo Velarde, who, with his sister, Elena, has been identified with the Mexican secret service, to go to San Francisco, accompanied by his sister under guise of a yachting cruise, and there get such information as he may regarding the movements of the Pacific fleet. Herrara gives Velarde a letter of introduction to Lieut. Donald Spier, of the U.S.S. "Denver," whom he had met and known in earlier days before the possibility of trouble had developed, Arturo and his sister set sail on their steam yacht "Lucero," and in time arrive at San Francisco Bay, where most of the Pacific fleet is stationed. They go aboard the "Denver" and present their letter of introduction to Lieut. Spier, upon whom Elena's charms make a most profound impression. The acquaintance between the two is, however, ...

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    • Author: Swiang
    This two-reel production is not only interesting, but pretentious. The author is Will M. Ritchey and it was directed by Wilbert Melville. The plot develops the workings of the secret service of Mexico in connection with that of the United States and illustrates what extremes will be resorted to and risk run by the participants to fulfill their commissions. Miss Velma Whitman and L.C. Shumway were in the leads, and well supported. This is a well-produced offering and will please. - The Moving Picture World, March 14, 1914
  • Cast overview:
    Lee Shumway Lee Shumway - Lt. Donald Spier (as L.C. Shumway)
    Velma Whitman Velma Whitman - Elena Velarde
    George Routh George Routh - Arturo Velarde
    Paul Smith Paul Smith - The Mexican Spy (as Paul Parr Smith)
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