Inside the Lines
“A beautiful spy... on a deadly mission!”
Synopsis
During World War I, German spies will stop at nothing to spy on the allied war plans stored at Gibraltar.
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⭐ Inside the Lines (1930) Full Movie | Betty Compson | Pre Code Spy Drama | Public Domain
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-05-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Pomeroy
- Screenplay & Story
- Ewart Adamson, John Farrow, Earl Derr Biggers
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Inside the Lines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Pomeroy
Ewart Adamson, John Farrow, Earl Derr Biggers
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca
Ann McKnight, George Marsh
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Ewart Adamson
Writer
Roy Pomeroy
Director
William LeBaron
Producer
Ann McKnight
Editor
George Marsh
Editor
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Public Domain
Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org
Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside the Lines
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What is Inside the Lines about?
During World War I, German spies will stop at nothing to spy on the allied war plans stored at Gibraltar.
Who directed Inside the Lines?
Inside the Lines was directed by Roy Pomeroy.
Who stars in Inside the Lines?
The principal cast of Inside the Lines includes Betty Compson, Ralph Forbes, Montagu Love, Ivan F. Simpson, Reginald Sharland.
When was Inside the Lines released and how long is it?
Inside the Lines was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Inside the Lines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inside the Lines was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Inside the Lines?
Inside the Lines holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).