The Spoilers
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Synopsis
When honest ship captain Roy Glennister gets swindled out of his mine claim, he turns to saloon singer Cherry Malotte for assistance in his battle with no-good town kingpin Alexander McNamara.
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The Spoilers (1942) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-16
Top Cast
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Marlene Dietrich
Cherry Malotte
Randolph Scott
McNamara
John Wayne
Glennister
Margaret Lindsay
Helen Chester
Harry Carey
Dextry
Richard Barthelmess
Bronco Kid
George Cleveland
Banty
Samuel S. Hinds
Judge Stillman
Russell Simpson
Flapjack
William Farnum
Wheaton
Marietta Canty
Idabelle
Jack Norton
Mr. Skinner
Ray Bennett
Clark
Forrest Taylor
Bennett
Art Miles
Deputy
Charles McMurphy
Deputy
Charles Halton
Stuve
Bud Osborne
Marshal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 26, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Hazard, Tom Reed
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- The Spoilers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Frank Lloyd Productions, Charles K. Feldman Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Lawrence Hazard, Tom Reed, Rex Beach, Gene Lewis
Hans J. Salter
Milton Krasner
Frank Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Lawrence Hazard
Screenplay
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Ray Enright
Director
Tom Reed
Screenplay
Frank Lloyd
Producer
Vera West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spoilers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spoilers about?
When honest ship captain Roy Glennister gets swindled out of his mine claim, he turns to saloon singer Cherry Malotte for assistance in his battle with no-good town kingpin Alexander McNamara.
Who directed The Spoilers?
The Spoilers was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in The Spoilers?
The principal cast of The Spoilers includes Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott, John Wayne, Margaret Lindsay, Harry Carey.
When was The Spoilers released and how long is it?
The Spoilers was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spoilers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spoilers was composed by Hans J. Salter.
Is The Spoilers based on a book or true story?
The Spoilers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rex Beach".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spoilers?
The Spoilers holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).