Shell 43_
William Berner is an English spy who is doing his job behind German lines. While working for the allies, he proves sympathetic toward a German Lieutenant and saves his life. He gives up his own romance for the cause and is killed when the Allies shell the German trench where he happens to be.
Starring
H.B. Warner, Enid Markey, John Gilbert
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Shell 43 was released 110 years ago in 1916.
Overview
William Berner is an English spy who is doing his job behind German lines. While working for the allies, he proves sympathetic toward a German Lieutenant and...
Shell 43 is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (8)
H.B. Warner
William Berner
Enid Markey
Adrienne von Altman
John Gilbert
English Spy
George Fisher
Lieutenant Franz Hollen
Margaret Thompson
Helen von Altman
LB
Louise Brownell
Baroness von Altman
J.P. Lockney
German Secret Service Agent
Charles K. French
German Commander
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What is Shell 43 about?
William Berner is an English spy who is doing his job behind German lines. While working for the allies, he proves sympathetic toward a German Lieutenant and saves his life. He gives up his own romance for the cause and is killed when the Allies shell the German trench where he happens to be.
How long is Shell 43?
Shell 43 has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in Shell 43?
The cast of Shell 43 includes H.B. Warner, Enid Markey, John Gilbert, George Fisher, Margaret Thompson.
GENRES (1)
Drama
