Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy
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PlayPerformed 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.
Cast: Pauline Cushman-Fryer, Constance Smith
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Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer: Civil War Spy
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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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Allyce Ondricka
- Producers
- Daniel L. Bernardi
- Studio
- El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
