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Espionage Agent

1939-09-30 · 83 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Thriller · Romance

When Barry Corvall discovers that his new bride is a possible enemy agent, he resigns from the diplomatic service to go undercover to route out an espionage ring planning to destroy American industrial capability.

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Directors
Lloyd Bacon
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joel McCreaJoel McCreaBarry Corvall
Brenda MarshallBrenda MarshallBrenda Ballard
Jeffrey LynnJeffrey LynnLowell Warrington
Nana BryantNana BryantMrs. Corvall
Martin KosleckMartin KosleckKarl 'Muller' Mullen
Rudolph AndersRudolph AndersPaul Strawn (as Robert O. Davis)
James StephensonJames StephensonDr. Anton Rader
George BancroftGeorge BancroftDudley Garrett
Stanley RidgesStanley RidgesHamilton Peyton
Howard HickmanHoward HickmanWalter Forbes
Hans Heinrich von TwardowskiHans Heinrich von TwardowskiDr. Helm
George DavisGeorge DavisSwiss Gendarme (uncredited)
Lucien PrivalLucien PrivalDecker
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsBruce Corvall
Edwin StanleyEdwin StanleySecretary of State
Granville BatesGranville BatesPhineas T. O'Grady
Grace HayleGrace HayleMrs. O'Grady
Egon BrecherEgon BrecherLarsch
Emmett VoganEmmett VoganInstructor
Enrique AcostaEnrique AcostaGeneva Restaurant Patron

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