Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy (2017)
Disguised as a man in uniform, Pauline Cushman-Fryer left the theater stage to become a Union spy, playing the role of a lifetime in the deadly theater of war—only to be jailed and threatened with hanging.
Performed by Constance Smith, Pauline Cushman-Fryer tells us how she became a Union Spy, was almost hanged, was granted the rank of Major by Abraham Lincoln, and died lonely in San Francisco from an overdose of opium.
Director: Allyce Ondricka
Genre: War, Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: March 1, 2017
Cast
- Pauline Cushman-Fryer - Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer
- Constance Smith - Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer
Editing: Sreang Hok
Production: El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
civil war, spy, opium, veteran, abraham lincoln, union army, brevet major
More Films by Director: Allyce Ondricka
More Films in Genre: War, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy about?
- Performed by Constance Smith, Pauline Cushman-Fryer tells us how she became a Union Spy, was almost hanged, was granted the rank of Major by Abraham Lincoln, and died lonely in San Francisco from an overdose of opium.
- Who directed Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
- Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy was directed by Allyce Ondricka.
- Who stars in Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
- Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy stars Pauline Cushman-Fryer, Constance Smith.
- How long is Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
- Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
- Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy is a War, Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy?
- Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy had a budget of $25,000.
- Where was Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy produced?
- Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy was produced in United States of America.