Conspiracy
“A woman's lips...a mystery cargo...terror over Europe!”
Synopsis
American Steve Kendall, a freighter's radio officer, discovers seaman Carlson sending an unauthorized message ashore as the ship approaches his war-poised homeland. Carlson is shot in cold blood when he jumps ship and Kendall, implicated in the espionage, swims ashore to avoid arrest. A woman he meets at the dock hides him in her apartment, where he learns Carlson was her brother, and they both work in a sabotage ring. Nedra is a singer at Tio's Cafe, and she approaches Tio for help when both the saboteurs and the secret police try to capture Steve.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Chodorov
- Original Score
- Frank Tours
- Original Title
- Conspiracy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Jerome Chodorov, John P. McCarthy, Faith Thomas
Frank Tours
Frank Redman
George Hively
Cliff Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Cliff Reid
Producer
Jerome Chodorov
Screenplay
Lew Landers
Director
George Hively
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Conspiracy
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What is Conspiracy about?
American Steve Kendall, a freighter's radio officer, discovers seaman Carlson sending an unauthorized message ashore as the ship approaches his war-poised homeland. Carlson is shot in cold blood when he jumps ship and Kendall, implicated in the espionage, swims ashore to avoid arrest. A woman he meets at the dock hides him in her apartment, where he learns Carlson was her brother, and they both work in a sabotage ring. Nedra is a singer at Tio's Cafe, and she approaches Tio for help when both the saboteurs and the secret police try to capture Steve.
Who directed Conspiracy?
Conspiracy was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Conspiracy?
The principal cast of Conspiracy includes Allan Lane, Robert Barrat, Lionel Royce, J. Farrell MacDonald, Charley Foy.
When was Conspiracy released and how long is it?
Conspiracy was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Conspiracy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Conspiracy was composed by Frank Tours.