Madame Spy
“MOST EXCITING WOMAN-HUNT IN HISTORY!”
Synopsis
Joan Bannister is the wife of globe-trotting war correspondent David Bannister who travels by his side. Returning to the US, Bannister becomes suspicious when Joan begins associating with suspected Nazi functionaries, and wonders if she may be the elusive “Madame Spy” wanted by American authorities.
Top Cast
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Don Porter
David Bannister
Constance Bennett
Joan Bannister
Edward Brophy
Mike Reese
John Litel
Peter Rolf
Nana Bryant
Alicia Rolf
Edmund MacDonald
Lt. Cmdr. Bill Drake
John Eldredge
Carl Gordon
Nino Pipitone
Miro
John Dilson
Proprietor Martin
Jimmy Conlin
Caretaker Winston
Cliff Clark
Inspector Varden
Anne O'Neal
Woman in Taxi
Phil Warren
Young Reporter at Dockside
Billy Wayne
Delivery Man's Helper
Selmer Jackson
Harrison K. Woods
Norma Drury
Red Cross Woman
Mira McKinney
Red Cross Woman
Grace Hayle
Heavyset Red Cross Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarence Upson Young, Lynn Riggs
- Original Title
- Madame Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures Co. Inc. [us]
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Clarence Upson Young, Lynn Riggs
George Robinson
Ted J. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Upson Young
Screenplay
Lynn Riggs
Screenplay
Roy William Neill
Director
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Spy
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What is Madame Spy about?
Joan Bannister is the wife of globe-trotting war correspondent David Bannister who travels by his side. Returning to the US, Bannister becomes suspicious when Joan begins associating with suspected Nazi functionaries, and wonders if she may be the elusive “Madame Spy” wanted by American authorities.
Who directed Madame Spy?
Madame Spy was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in Madame Spy?
The principal cast of Madame Spy includes Don Porter, Constance Bennett, Edward Brophy, John Litel, Nana Bryant.
When was Madame Spy released and how long is it?
Madame Spy was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.