Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc.
Synopsis
The Dead End Kids smash a spy ring in this feature-length version of the Universal serial Junior G-Men. Billy, the leader of the Dead End Kids, learns that his scientist father has been captured by the "Order of the Flaming Torch." This group of fifth columnists plans to use America's biggest brains to destroy the country from within. When the saboteurs outwit the gang's street smarts, the kids have no choice but to ask the FBI for help. The feds send in their own teenage contingent -- The Junior G-Men! Now the two groups must form an uneasy alliance, before the Order of the Flaming Torch can turn the U.S.A. into Amerika, the Evil Empire!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rawlins, Ford Beebe
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Plympton, Basil Dickey
- Original Title
- Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rawlins, Ford Beebe
George H. Plympton, Basil Dickey
Jerome Ash
Alvin Todd, Louis Sackin, Joseph Gluck
Department Leadership Roster
John Rawlins
Director
Alvin Todd
Editor
George H. Plympton
Writer
Basil Dickey
Writer
Ford Beebe
Director
Louis Sackin
Editor
Joseph Gluck
Editor
Jerome Ash
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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What is Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc. about?
The Dead End Kids smash a spy ring in this feature-length version of the Universal serial Junior G-Men. Billy, the leader of the Dead End Kids, learns that his scientist father has been captured by the "Order of the Flaming Torch." This group of fifth columnists plans to use America's biggest brains to destroy the country from within. When the saboteurs outwit the gang's street smarts, the kids have no choice but to ask the FBI for help. The feds send in their own teenage contingent -- The Junior G-Men! Now the two groups must form an uneasy alliance, before the Order of the Flaming Torch can turn the U.S.A. into Amerika, the Evil Empire!
Who directed Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc.?
Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc. was directed by John Rawlins, Ford Beebe.
Who stars in Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc.?
The principal cast of Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc. includes Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell, Bernard Punsly, Kenneth Lundy.
When was Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc. released and how long is it?
Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc. was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc.?
Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc. holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).