| Sylvia of the Secret Service | |
| Cinematography: | Arthur C. Miller |
| Studio: | Astra Film |
| Runtime: | 50 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
Sylvia of the Secret Service is a 1917 American silent thriller film directed by George Fitzmaurice and starring Irene Castle, J.H. Gilmour and Elliott Dexter.[1] Erich von Stroheim worked as assistant director and technical advisor as well as playing the role of the villain. It was given a second release in 1922.
The film's sets were designed by the art director Anton Grot. It was shot at studios in Fort Lee in New Jersey.[2]
During World War I, an American secret agent attempt to prevent a German sabotage ring from blowing up ammunition dumps in New York.