Invisible Agent
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Synopsis
The Invisible Man's grandson uses his secret formula to spy on Nazi Germany.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Invisible Agent ≣ 1942 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-22
Top Cast
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Ilona Massey
Maria Sorenson
Jon Hall
Frank Raymond
Peter Lorre
Baron Ikito
Cedric Hardwicke
Conrad Stauffer
J. Edward Bromberg
Karl Heiser
Albert Bassermann
Arnold Schmidt
John Litel
John Gardiner
Holmes Herbert
Sir Alfred Spencer
Keye Luke
Surgeon
Sven Hugo Borg
German Captain (uncredited)
John Burton
R.A.F. Flier (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
German Sentry (uncredited)
Mabel Colcord
Gretl (uncredited)
James Craven
Ship's Radio Man (uncredited)
Donald Curtis
German Sentry (uncredited)
Leslie Denison
British Radio Operator (uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
S.S. Prison Guard (uncredited)
Lee Tung Foo
Gen. Chin Lee (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$322K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.23x
+$718K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt Siodmak
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Richard Hageman
- Original Title
- Invisible Agent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $322K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Frank Lloyd Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Curt Siodmak, H. G. Wells
Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Richard Hageman
Lester White
Edward Curtiss
Frank Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Producer
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Vera West
Costume Design
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Lester White
Director of Photography
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Curt Siodmak
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Invisible Agent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Invisible Agent about?
The Invisible Man's grandson uses his secret formula to spy on Nazi Germany.
Who directed Invisible Agent?
Invisible Agent was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in Invisible Agent?
The principal cast of Invisible Agent includes Ilona Massey, Jon Hall, Peter Lorre, Cedric Hardwicke, J. Edward Bromberg.
When was Invisible Agent released and how long is it?
Invisible Agent was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Invisible Agent?
Invisible Agent had a reported production budget of $322K and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (3.23 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Invisible Agent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Invisible Agent was composed by Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Richard Hageman.
Is Invisible Agent based on a book or true story?
Invisible Agent is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. G. Wells".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Invisible Agent?
Invisible Agent holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).