Lancer Spy
“HER KISSES WERE DEATH TRAPS!”
Synopsis
An Englishman impersonates an imprisoned German officer and "returns" to Germany to become a national hero. A female German spy is assigned to check him out but falls in love with him.
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Lancer Spy (1937) George Sanders, Dolores del Rio, Peter Lorre
Type: Clip • Published 2023-11-09
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Dolores del Río
Dolores Daria Sunnel
George Sanders
Baron Kurt von Rohback / Lt. Michael Bruce
Peter Lorre
Maj. Sigfried Gruning
Virginia Field
Joan Bruce
Sig Ruman
Lt. Col. Gottfried Hollen
Joseph Schildkraut
Prince Ferdi Zu Schwarzwald
Maurice Moscovitch
Gen. Von Meinhardt
Lionel Atwill
Col. Fenwick
Luther Adler
Schratt
Fritz Feld
Fritz Mueller
Lester Matthews
Capt. Neville
Carlos De Valdez
Von Klingen
Gregory Gaye
Capt. Freymann
Claude King
Captain
Joan Carrol
Elizabeth Bruce
Lynn Bari
Miss Fenwick
Colin Clive
Col. Fenwick (rehearsed only) (uncredited)
John Burton
Lieutenant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Ratoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Martha Cnockhaert McKenna, Philip Dunne
- Original Title
- Lancer Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Ratoff
Martha Cnockhaert McKenna, Philip Dunne
Barney McGill
Louis R. Loeffler
Darryl F. Zanuck, Samuel G. Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Ratoff
Director
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Samuel G. Engel
Producer
Philip Dunne
Writer
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lancer Spy
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What is Lancer Spy about?
An Englishman impersonates an imprisoned German officer and "returns" to Germany to become a national hero. A female German spy is assigned to check him out but falls in love with him.
Who directed Lancer Spy?
Lancer Spy was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
Who stars in Lancer Spy?
The principal cast of Lancer Spy includes Dolores del Río, George Sanders, Peter Lorre, Virginia Field, Sig Ruman.
When was Lancer Spy released and how long is it?
Lancer Spy was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is Lancer Spy based on a book or true story?
Lancer Spy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martha Cnockhaert McKenna".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lancer Spy?
Lancer Spy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).