Secret Command
“DRAMA...by a handful of men and women who fight the enemy within our gates!”
Synopsis
Sam Gallagher returns home to Los Angeles as an undercover spy for the Navy, getting a job at the shipyards where his brother, Jeff, is a foreman. Jeff still resents Sam for abandoning the family years ago and fears he may steal away Lea Damaron, his current girlfriend -- who is Sam's old flame. While Sam tries to sniff out Nazi saboteurs in the plant, he grows closer to Jill McGann, the agent tasked with pretending to be his wife.
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Pat O'Brien
Sam Gallagher
Carole Landis
Jill McCann
Chester Morris
Jeff Gallagher
Ruth Warrick
Lea Damaron
Barton MacLane
Red Kelly
Tom Tully
Brownell
Wallace Ford
Miller
Howard Freeman
Max Lessing
Erik Rolf
Ben Royall
Matt McHugh
Curly
Frank Sully
Shawn
Frank Fenton
Simms
Charles D. Brown
James Thane
Carol Nugent
Joan
Richard Lyon
Paul
Dusty Anderson
Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Vernon Dent
Shipyard Worker (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Mrs. McKenzie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Chanslor, John Hawkins, Ward Hawkins
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Morris Stoloff, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
- Original Title
- Secret Command
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Roy Chanslor, John Hawkins, Ward Hawkins
Paul Sawtell, Morris Stoloff, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Franz Planer
Viola Lawrence
Phil Ryan
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Roy Chanslor
Writer
John Hawkins
Writer
Phil Ryan
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Ward Hawkins
Writer
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Secret Command
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Secret Command about?
Sam Gallagher returns home to Los Angeles as an undercover spy for the Navy, getting a job at the shipyards where his brother, Jeff, is a foreman. Jeff still resents Sam for abandoning the family years ago and fears he may steal away Lea Damaron, his current girlfriend -- who is Sam's old flame. While Sam tries to sniff out Nazi saboteurs in the plant, he grows closer to Jill McGann, the agent tasked with pretending to be his wife.
Who directed Secret Command?
Secret Command was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in Secret Command?
The principal cast of Secret Command includes Pat O'Brien, Carole Landis, Chester Morris, Ruth Warrick, Barton MacLane.
When was Secret Command released and how long is it?
Secret Command was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Secret Command?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Secret Command was composed by Paul Sawtell, Morris Stoloff, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Secret Command?
Secret Command holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).