Spy Smasher (1942)
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- Passed
- 3h 35min
- Action, Adventure
- 04 Apr 1942 (USA)
- Movie
Alan Armstrong, aka Spy Smasher, battles a Nazi villain known as The Mask, who heads a gang of saboteurs determined to spread destruction across America.
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Cast
| Kane Richmond | ... |
Alan Armstrong / Spy Smasher / Jack Armstrong
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| Marguerite Chapman | ... |
Eve Corby
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| Sam Flint | ... |
Adm. Corby
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| Hans Schumm | ... |
The Mask
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| Tristram Coffin | ... |
Drake
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| Franco Corsaro | ... |
Capt. Pierre Durand [Chs. 1-4]
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Hans von Morhart | ... |
Capt. Gerhardt [Chs. 1, 8, 12]
(as Hans Von Morhart)
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| Georges Renavent | ... |
Gov. LeComte [Ch. 3]
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| Rudolph Anders | ... |
Dungeon Col. Von Kohr [Ch. 1]
(as Robert O. Davis)
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Henry Zynda | ... |
Ritter Lazar [Ch. 1]
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| Paul Bryar | ... |
Lawlor
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| Tom London | ... |
Crane
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| Richard Bond | ... |
Henchman Hayes
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Crane Whitley | ... |
Hauser
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| John James | ... |
Henchman Steve
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Lowden Adams | ... |
Maitre D', Hotel Royale [Ch. 5] (uncredited)
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John Alban | ... |
Hotel Royale Patron (uncredited)
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Frank Alten | ... |
Captain of Guard, Headquarters [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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Roy Brent | ... |
Hanging Party Soldier [Ch. 2] (uncredited)
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John Buckley | ... |
Walker, Launch Heavy [Ch. 8] (uncredited)
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| Yakima Canutt | ... |
Armored Car Driver [Ch. 9] (uncredited)
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Tommy Coats | ... |
Hanging Party Leader [Ch. 2] (uncredited)
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| John Daheim | ... |
Clayworks Thug [Ch. 10] (uncredited)
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Arvon Dale | ... |
Thornton, Code Expert [Ch. 11] (uncredited)
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James Dale | ... |
Henchman (uncredited)
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| Dudley Dickerson | ... |
Train Porter [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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| Martin Faust | ... |
Blacksmith [Ch. 2] (uncredited)
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James Fawcett | ... |
Thug [Ch. 1] / First Warehouse Cop [Ch. 6] (uncredited)
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Bernard Fein | ... |
Sloan (uncredited)
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| William Forrest | ... |
Gerald Douglas [Ch. 12] (uncredited)
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| Martin Garralaga | ... |
Commandant [Ch. 2] (uncredited)
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Slim Gaut | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Duke Green | ... |
Lumber Heavy [Ch. 7] (uncredited)
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Ray Harris | ... |
Hanging Party Soldier [Ch. 2] (uncredited)
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| Vinton Hayworth | ... |
Camera Shop Clerk [Ch. 6] (uncredited)
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Howard Hughes | ... |
Barn Thug [Ch. 3] (uncredited)
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Bob Jamison | ... |
Clayworks Thug [Ch. 10] (uncredited)
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Jerry Jerome | ... |
Burns, Camera Shop Thug [Ch. 6] (uncredited)
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| Hans Joby | ... |
Sub-Quartermaster (uncredited)
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| Ray Jones | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Eddie Juaregui | ... |
Clayworks Thug [Ch. 10] (uncredited)
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| Bert LeBaron | ... |
Ed - Mechanic-Thug [Ch. 6] (uncredited)
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| George J. Lewis | ... |
Stuart, Warehouse Spy [Ch. 8] (uncredited)
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| Carey Loftin | ... |
Launch Heavy [Ch. 8] (uncredited)
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Walter Lowe | ... |
Clayworks Thug [Ch. 10] (uncredited)
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Pat Moran | ... |
Acme Cafe Waiter [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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| Jack O'Shea | ... |
Acme Cafe Customer [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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Ray Parsons | ... |
Livingston, Collins Plant Guard [Ch. 4] (uncredited)
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| Gil Perkins | ... |
Sub-Valve Sailor [Chs. 3-4] (uncredited)
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Lee Phelps | ... |
Jail Guard [Ch. 12] (uncredited)
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Charles Phillips | ... |
Barn Thug [Ch. 3] (uncredited)
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| Hugh Prosser | ... |
Flight 4 Squadron Leader [Ch. 7] (uncredited)
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Charles Regan | ... |
Acme Cafe Manager [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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Loren Riebe | ... |
Pipeworks Thug [Chs. 6-7] (uncredited)
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| Buddy Roosevelt | ... |
Lieutenant (uncredited)
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Cy Schindell | ... |
Raygun Thug's Henchman [Ch. 7] (uncredited)
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| David Sharpe | ... |
Warehouse Sniper (uncredited)
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George Sherwood | ... |
Jailer [Ch. 12] (uncredited)
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Cy Slocum | ... |
Martinidad Private [Ch. 2] (uncredited)
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Leonard St. Leo | ... |
Martinidad Lieutenant [Ch. 2] (uncredited)
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| Tom Steele | ... |
Clayworks Thug [Ch. 10] (uncredited)
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| Robert R. Stephenson | ... |
Sub Crewman (uncredited)
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Duke Taylor | ... |
First Sentry at HQ [Ch. 1] / Fritz - Bat-Plane Pilot [Ch. 4] (uncredited)
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| Ken Terrell | ... |
Second HQ Sentry [Ch. 1] / Third Warehouse Cop [Ch. 6] / Raygun Thug [Ch. 7] (uncredited)
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Louis Tomei | ... |
Joe, Warehouse Thug [Ch. 8] (uncredited)
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Sid Troy | ... |
Gold Heavy [Ch. 9] (uncredited)
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Nicholas Vehr | ... |
Whipmaster-Dungeon Guard [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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Max Waizmann | ... |
Auto Records Clerk [Ch. 6] (uncredited)
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| Robert J. Wilke | ... |
Chief Government Agent [Chs. 1-2, 10-11] (uncredited)
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Bill Wilkus | ... |
Pipeworks Heavy [Chs. 6-7] (uncredited)
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| Bud Wolfe | ... |
Craig, Second Warehouse Cop [Ch. 6] (uncredited)
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| Carleton Young | ... |
Taylor, Barn Thug [Ch. 3] / Power Clerk (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Witney | ||
Written by
| Ronald Davidson | ... | (original screenplay) |
| Norman S. Hall | ... | (original screenplay) |
| William Lively | ... | (original screenplay) |
| Joseph O'Donnell | ... | (original screenplay) |
| Joseph F. Poland | ... | (original screenplay) (as Joseph Poland) |
Produced by
| William J. O'Sullivan | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Mort Glickman | ... | (music score) |
Cinematography by
| Reggie Lanning | ||
Editing by
| Tony Martinelli | ||
| Edward Todd | ||
Editorial Department
| Murray Seldeen | ... | supervising editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| John Victor Mackay | ||
Set Decoration by
| Morris Braun | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Peggy Gray | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Bob Mark | ... | makeup supervisor (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Mack D'Agostino | ... | unit manager |
| Max Schoenberg | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Ralph Oberg | ... | construction foreman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Daniel J. Bloomberg | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Charles L. Lootens | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Howard Lydecker | ... | special effects |
| Theodore Lydecker | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Yakima Canutt | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| John Daheim | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Duke Green | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Eddie Juaregui | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bert LeBaron | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Carey Loftin | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Loren Riebe | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| David Sharpe | ... | stunt double Kane Richmond (uncredited) / stunts (uncredited) |
| Cy Slocum | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tom Steele | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ken Terrell | ... | stunt double: Crane Whitley (uncredited) |
| Bill Wilkens | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bud Wolfe | ... | stunt double: Richard Bond (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nels Mathias | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Jack Roper | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Adele Palmer | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Cy Feuer | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Mort Glickman | ... | musical director (uncredited) |
| Raoul Kraushaar | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Paul Sawtell | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Arnold Schwarzwald | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Republic Pictures (I) (1942) (United States) (theatrical) (as Republic Pictures Corporation)
- Empire Universal Films (1942) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Distribuidora Independiente (1943) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Republic Films of C. A. (1943) (Panama) (theatrical)
- Tropical Films de Cuba (1943) (Cuba) (theatrical)
- Republic Films Argentina (1943) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Republic Pictures Do Brazil (1944) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Salm Levy Jr. & Company (1944) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America (approved: certificate no. 7951)
- RCA (sound system)
Storyline
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| Taglines | 'DEATH TO SPIES IN AMERICA" (original poster-all caps) See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $153,682 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Mask, the villain of this serial, was the longest-running foe of Spy Smasher. Unfortunately, by the time the serial was made, the Mask was already dead - he had been strangled to death by Spy Smasher after he had exposed him to his "brainograph" machine and ordered Spy Smasher to "Kill!" See more » |
| Goofs | In Chapter: 3, when Spy Smasher rolls the tire with the gas can, right before the gas explodes you can see one of the movie crew moving away from the flaming gas can. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Spy Smasher Returns (1966). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Main Title See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits are depicted as ...-, Morse code for V (victory), and the searchlights form a "V". See more » |
| Quotes |
[Spy Smasher has rescued Jack Armstrong from a Nazi spy]
Jack Armstrong: I'm mighty grateful. Spy Smasher: That's all right. Jack. Jack Armstrong: You know who I am? Spy Smasher: I should. I'm your twin brother. [Spy Smasher shows Jack his ring, which matches the wing Jack is wearing, and Jack suddenly recognizes Spy Smasher's identity] Jack Armstrong: Alan! But I thought you were killed in that plane crash in France last year. Spy Smasher: So did everyone, including the news agency I reported for. That's why I became Spy Smasher, to fight the Nazis on their own ground. Now it's time to fight them here, in the United States. See more » |