They Made Her a Spy
“UNCLE SAM CRACKS DOWN ON SPIES! A lone woman risks life - for love - and sweet vengeance!”
Synopsis
When her brother is killed by sabotage, Irene Eaton (Sally Eilers) joins the secret service and goes undercover to unroot the culprits.
Top Cast
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Sally Eilers
Irene Eaton a.k.a. Margaret Brennan
Allan Lane
George Wolf / James Huntley
Fritz Leiber
Dr. Krull
Frank M. Thomas
Col. John Shaw
Theodore von Eltz
Col. Marvin Page
Addison Richards
Senator Everett Brock
Larry J. Blake
Ben Dawson
Pierre Watkin
Colonel Wilson
Louis Jean Heydt
Gillian
Spencer Charters
Lucius Wilkins
Leona Roberts
Ella Wilkins
Charles Halton
Beldon
Alec Craig
Canby
Stanley Blystone
Detective
Harry Joe Brown Jr.
Young Boy
Hal Craig
Motorcycle Policeman
Robert Fiske
Davis
Bess Flowers
Plane Crash Spectator
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hively
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kanin
- Original Title
- They Made Her a Spy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hively
Michael Kanin, George Bricker
Nicholas Musuraca
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hively
Director
Michael Kanin
Screenplay
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Made Her a Spy
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What is They Made Her a Spy about?
When her brother is killed by sabotage, Irene Eaton (Sally Eilers) joins the secret service and goes undercover to unroot the culprits.
Who directed They Made Her a Spy?
They Made Her a Spy was directed by Jack Hively.
Who stars in They Made Her a Spy?
The principal cast of They Made Her a Spy includes Sally Eilers, Allan Lane, Fritz Leiber, Frank M. Thomas, Theodore von Eltz.
When was They Made Her a Spy released and how long is it?
They Made Her a Spy was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.