

Smashing the Spy Ring
1938-12-29 · 62 min · ★ 6.7
G-Men in Washington break up a powerful spy ring and capture the ringleaders.
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- Directors
- Christy Cabanne
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ralph BellamyJohn Baxter
Fay WrayEleanor Dunlap
Regis ToomeyTed Hall
Walter KingsfordDr. L.B. Carter
Ann DoranMadelon Martin
Warren HullPhil Dunlap
Forbes MurrayColonel Scully
John TyrrellJohnson
May WallaceMrs. Baxter
Lorna GrayNurse Anna Loring
Dick CurtisWilliams (uncredited)
Bess FlowersMrs. Austin (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerSchuster aka Quirk (uncredited)
Bob WalkerWorkman (uncredited)
George TurnerSpy Henchman
Sam AshDoctor (uncredited)
Trevor BardetteJordan (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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