Top Cast
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Ralph Bellamy
John Baxter
Fay Wray
Eleanor Dunlap
Regis Toomey
Ted Hall
Walter Kingsford
Dr. L.B. Carter
Ann Doran
Madelon Martin
Warren Hull
Phil Dunlap
Forbes Murray
Colonel Scully
John Tyrrell
Johnson
Paul Whitney
Mason
May Wallace
Mrs. Baxter
Lorna Gray
Nurse Anna Loring
Dick Curtis
Williams (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Mrs. Austin (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Schuster aka Quirk (uncredited)
Bob Walker
Workman (uncredited)
George Turner
Spy Henchman
Rose Allen
Madelon's Maid (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur T. Horman, Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
- Original Score
- Ben Oakland, Gregory Stone
- Original Title
- Smashing the Spy Ring
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Arthur T. Horman, Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
Ben Oakland, Gregory Stone
Allen G. Siegler
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
Dorrell McGowan
Screenplay
Stuart E. McGowan
Screenplay
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Ben Oakland
Original Music Composer
Gregory Stone
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Smashing the Spy Ring.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smashing the Spy Ring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smashing the Spy Ring about?
G-Men in Washington break up a powerful spy ring and capture the ringleaders.
Who directed Smashing the Spy Ring?
Smashing the Spy Ring was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Smashing the Spy Ring?
The principal cast of Smashing the Spy Ring includes Ralph Bellamy, Fay Wray, Regis Toomey, Walter Kingsford, Ann Doran.
When was Smashing the Spy Ring released and how long is it?
Smashing the Spy Ring was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Smashing the Spy Ring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smashing the Spy Ring was composed by Ben Oakland, Gregory Stone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smashing the Spy Ring?
Smashing the Spy Ring holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).