Under Secret Orders_
"A gripping expose of a most sinister spy ring!"
During the First World War, a woman doctor falls in love with one of her patients who turns out to be a German spy. She herself ends up working for German intelligence.
Starring
Dita Parlo, John Loder, Erich von Stroheim
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Under Secret Orders was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
During the First World War, a woman doctor falls in love with one of her patients who turns out to be a German spy. She herself ends up working for German in...
Under Secret Orders is a Thriller, War, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 24m.
CAST (10)
Dita Parlo
Dr. Anne-Marie Lesser
John Loder
Lt. Peter Carr
Erich von Stroheim
Col. W. Mathesius / Simonis
Claire Luce
Gaby, Rene's Girl
Gyles Isham
Lt. Hans Hoffman
John Abbott
Armand
AH
Anthony Holles
Mario
EL
Edward Lexy
Carr's Orderly
Stewart Granger
Bit part (uncredited)
Clifford Evans
Rene Condoyan
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What is Under Secret Orders about?
During the First World War, a woman doctor falls in love with one of her patients who turns out to be a German spy. She herself ends up working for German intelligence.
How long is Under Secret Orders?
Under Secret Orders has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who stars in Under Secret Orders?
The cast of Under Secret Orders includes Dita Parlo, John Loder, Erich von Stroheim, Claire Luce, Gyles Isham.
GENRES (3)
Thriller
War
Drama