Panama Patrol
“Foreign Spies Exposed! Canal Defense Saved!”
Synopsis
A U.S. agent attempts to track down a spy ring working to destroy the Panama Canal.
Top Cast
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Leon Ames
Maj. Phillip Waring
Charlotte Wynters
Helen Lane
Adrienne Ames
Lia Maing
Richard Loo
Tommy Young
Weldon Heyburn
Murdock
Abner Biberman
Arlie Johnson
Philip Ahn
Sun
Don 'Red' Barry
Loring
Frank Darien
Sam
Gerald Mohr
Pilot
Sidney Miller
Jimmy
Wilhelm von Brincken
Marlin (as William von Brincken)
Hugh McArthur
Lt. Everett
J. Scott Smart
Eli Maing
Paul McVey
Baird
Philson Ahn
Khantow
Harry C. Bradley
Clerk
Lew Kelly
Captain Lacey
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Hoerl
- Original Title
- Panama Patrol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Grand National Pictures, Franklyn Warner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Arthur Hoerl, Monroe Shaff
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Arthur Hoerl
Screenplay
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 Panama Patrol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Panama Patrol about?
A U.S. agent attempts to track down a spy ring working to destroy the Panama Canal.
Who directed Panama Patrol?
Panama Patrol was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Panama Patrol?
The principal cast of Panama Patrol includes Leon Ames, Charlotte Wynters, Adrienne Ames, Richard Loo, Weldon Heyburn.
When was Panama Patrol released and how long is it?
Panama Patrol was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Is Panama Patrol based on a book or true story?
Panama Patrol is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Monroe Shaff", Characters: "Arthur Hoerl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Panama Patrol?
Panama Patrol holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).