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Smashing the Spy Ring
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Smashing the Spy Ring

1938-12-29 · 62 min · ★ 6.7

Mystery · Drama

G-Men in Washington break up a powerful spy ring and capture the ringleaders.

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Directors
Christy Cabanne
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ralph BellamyRalph BellamyJohn Baxter
Fay WrayFay WrayEleanor Dunlap
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyTed Hall
Walter KingsfordWalter KingsfordDr. L.B. Carter
Ann DoranAnn DoranMadelon Martin
Warren HullWarren HullPhil Dunlap
Forbes MurrayForbes MurrayColonel Scully
John TyrrellJohn TyrrellJohnson
Paul WhitneyMason
May WallaceMay WallaceMrs. Baxter
Lorna GrayLorna GrayNurse Anna Loring
Dick CurtisDick CurtisWilliams (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersMrs. Austin (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerSchuster aka Quirk (uncredited)
Bob WalkerBob WalkerWorkman (uncredited)
George TurnerGeorge TurnerSpy Henchman
Rose AllenMadelon's Maid (uncredited)
Sam AshSam AshDoctor (uncredited)
Trevor BardetteTrevor BardetteJordan (uncredited)
Mike BlairRadio Commentator (uncredited)

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