My Favorite Spy
“You'll tingle when they tangle in Tangiers.”
Synopsis
The Army takes a bandleader (Kay Kyser) away from his bride (Ellen Drew) and sends him on a spy mission with a woman (Jane Wyman).
Top Cast
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Kay Kyser
Kay Kyser
Ellen Drew
Teresa 'Terry' Kyser
Jane Wyman
Connie
Robert Armstrong
Harry Robinson
William Demarest
Flower Pot Policeman
Helen Westley
Aunt Jessie
Una O'Connor
Cora
Lionel Royce
Winters
Moroni Olsen
Major Allen
George Cleveland
Gus
Barbara Pepper
Speedy
Vaughan Glaser
Colonel J.R. Moffett
Hobart Cavanaugh
Jules
Chester Clute
Higgenbotham
Teddy Hart
Complaining Soldier
Harry Babbitt
Member Key Kyser's Band
M.A. Bogue
Ish Kabibble - Member Kay Kyser's Band
Sully Mason
Member Key Kyser's Band
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Sig Herzig
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- My Favorite Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Sig Herzig, M. Coates Webster
Roy Webb
Robert De Grasse
Desmond Marquette
Harold Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Director
Sig Herzig
Screenplay
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Harold Lloyd
Producer
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Favorite Spy
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What is My Favorite Spy about?
The Army takes a bandleader (Kay Kyser) away from his bride (Ellen Drew) and sends him on a spy mission with a woman (Jane Wyman).
Who directed My Favorite Spy?
My Favorite Spy was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in My Favorite Spy?
The principal cast of My Favorite Spy includes Kay Kyser, Ellen Drew, Jane Wyman, Robert Armstrong, William Demarest.
When was My Favorite Spy released and how long is it?
My Favorite Spy was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for My Favorite Spy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Favorite Spy was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Favorite Spy?
My Favorite Spy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).