Daredevils of the Red Circle (1939)
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- Approved
- 3h 31min
- Action, Adventure
- 10 Jun 1939 (USA)
- Movie
Using a diabolical disguise, Harry Crowel embarks on a vengeful career of destruction...opposed by three heroic daredevils.
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| Charles Quigley | ... |
Gene Townley
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| Bruce Bennett | ... |
Tiny Dawson
(as Herman Brix)
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| David Sharpe | ... |
Bert Knowles
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| Carole Landis | ... |
Blanche Granville
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| Miles Mander | ... |
Horace Granville
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| Charles Middleton | ... |
39013 - Harry Crowel
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| C. Montague Shaw | ... |
Dr. Malcolm
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| Ben Taggart | ... |
Dixon
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William Pagan | ... |
Police Chief Landon [Ch. 1]
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| Corbet Morris | ... |
Klein [Ch. 5]
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| Raymond Bailey | ... |
Stanley - Secretary [Chs. 1-3, 11]
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| Fred 'Snowflake' Toones | ... |
Snowflake
(as Snowflake)
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| George Chesebro | ... |
Sheffield [Chs. 1, 11]
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Ray Miller | ... |
Jeff
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Robert Winkler | ... |
Sammy Townley [Chs. 1, 11]
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Tuffy | ... |
Tuffie
(as Tuffie the Dog)
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Harry Anderson | ... |
Ward (uncredited)
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Earl Askam | ... |
Lutens (uncredited)
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| Roy Barcroft | ... |
Mine Superintendent (uncredited)
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| Reginald Barlow | ... |
Doctor in Hospital [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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Roy Brent | ... |
Bill (uncredited)
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Buel Bryant | ... |
Clinic Thug (uncredited)
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Earle D. Bunn | ... |
Derrick Thug [Ch. 1-2] (uncredited)
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| Forest Burns | ... |
Mac - Gas Plant Heavy [Ch. 4] (uncredited)
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| Yakima Canutt | ... |
G-Man (uncredited)
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Jack Chapin | ... |
Joe - Gas Plant Heavy [Ch. 4] (uncredited)
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Eddie Cherkose | ... |
Burton (uncredited)
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| Edmund Cobb | ... |
Oil Field Foreman (uncredited)
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| George DeNormand | ... |
G-Man (uncredited)
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Forrest Dillon | ... |
Kid (uncredited)
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Dee Dodd | ... |
Kid (uncredited)
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Curley Dresden | ... |
Powerhouse (uncredited)
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James Fawcett | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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Eddie Foster | ... |
Zeke (uncredited)
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Art Fowler | ... |
Sloan (uncredited)
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Jerry Frank | ... |
Dognapper (uncredited)
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Lee Frederick | ... |
Bob (uncredited)
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| Bud Geary | ... |
Mine Thug at Phone (uncredited)
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Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian | ... |
Tank Heavy [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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| Earle Hodgins | ... |
Hinkle - Barker [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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| Reed Howes | ... |
Derrick Thug (uncredited)
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| Michael Jeffers | ... |
G-Man (uncredited)
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Jerry Jerome | ... |
Marco [Ch. 1-2] (uncredited)
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| Jack Kenney | ... |
Steve (uncredited)
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Raymond Largay | ... |
Police Commissioner [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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| Bert LeBaron | ... |
Blake [Ch. 1-2] (uncredited)
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| Ted Mapes | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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Trudy Marson | ... |
Nurse Benson (uncredited)
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Max Marx | ... |
Tank Heavy [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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Millard McGowan | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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| Joe McGuinn | ... |
Ed (uncredited)
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Walter Merrill | ... |
Pete #2 (uncredited)
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| John Merton | ... |
Davis - Gas Plant Heavy [Ch. 4] (uncredited)
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| Howard M. Mitchell | ... |
Police Dispatcher [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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| Monte Montague | ... |
Tom (uncredited)
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| Jack Montgomery | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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Norman Nesbitt | ... |
Newscaster (uncredited)
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| Bill Nestell | ... |
Pipeline Thug (uncredited)
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| Broderick O'Farrell | ... |
D. A. Graves (uncredited)
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| Eddie Parker | ... |
Pete - Derrick Heavy [Ch. 1-2] (uncredited)
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George Plues | ... |
Ted - Gas Plant Heavy [Ch. 4] (uncredited)
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| Stanley Price | ... |
Prof. Selden (uncredited)
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Loren Riebe | ... |
Derrick Thug [Ch. 1-2] (uncredited)
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Robert Robinson | ... |
Al - Chemist [Ch. 4] (uncredited)
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Fred Schaefer | ... |
Oil Thug (uncredited)
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Dick Scott | ... |
Powerhouse Thug (uncredited)
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Cy Slocum | ... |
Power Thug (uncredited)
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| Harry Strang | ... |
Peck [Ch. 4] (uncredited)
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Bernard Suss | ... |
Dr. Black (uncredited)
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| Al Taylor | ... |
Al [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
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Duke Taylor | ... |
G-Man (uncredited)
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| Ken Terrell | ... |
Gas Plant Thug (uncredited)
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Bob Thom | ... |
Powerhouse Thug (uncredited)
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Charles Thomas | ... |
Sam (uncredited)
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| George Turner | ... |
Oil Thug (uncredited)
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| Sailor Vincent | ... |
Miner (uncredited)
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Frank Wayne | ... |
Dan (uncredited)
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Dave Wengren | ... |
Miner (uncredited)
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| Wally West | ... |
Thug at Selden's Lab (uncredited)
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| Lloyd Whitlock | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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| Robert J. Wilke | ... |
G-Man (uncredited)
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Bill Wilkus | ... |
Office Thug [Ch. 1] / Gas Plant Thug (uncredited)
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| Bud Wolfe | ... |
Dognapper-Driver (uncredited)
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| Joe Yrigoyen | ... |
Power Thug (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John English | ||
| William Witney | ||
Written by
| Barry Shipman | ... | (original screenplay) and |
| Franklin Adreon | ... | (original screenplay) (as Franklyn Adreon) and |
| Rex Taylor | ... | (original screenplay) and |
| Ronald Davidson | ... | (original screenplay) and |
| Sol Shor | ... | (original screenplay) |
Produced by
| Robert M. Beche | ... | associate producer (as Robert Beche) |
Music by
| William Lava | ||
| Cy Feuer | ... | (uncredited) |
| David Tamkin | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| William Nobles | ||
Editing by
| William P. Thompson | ... | (as William Thompson) |
| Edward Todd | ||
Art Direction by
| John Victor Mackay | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| Morris Braun | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Bob Mark | ... | makeup supervisor (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Mack D'Agostino | ... | unit manager |
| Al Wilson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Louis Germonprez | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Edwin Monfort | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| William Strohbach | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Daniel J. Bloomberg | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Charles L. Lootens | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Howard Lydecker | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Theodore Lydecker | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Earle D. Bunn | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| George DeNormand | ... | stunt double: Charles Quigley (uncredited) |
| James Fawcett | ... | stunt double: David Sharpe (uncredited) |
| Carey Loftin | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ted Mapes | ... | stunt double: Herman Brix (uncredited) |
| Loren Riebe | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| David Sharpe | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Charles Solderberg | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ken Terrell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Helen Thurston | ... | stunt double: Carole Landis (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Adele Palmer | ... | wardrobe supervisor (uncredited) |
| Robert Ramsey | ... | wardrobe supervisor (uncredited) |
Location Management
| John T. Bourke | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Alberto Colombo | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Cy Feuer | ... | musical director (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Ger Orvedahl | ... | dog trainer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Republic Pictures (1939) (United States) (theatrical) (as Republic Pictures Corporation)
- Empire Universal Films (1939) (Canada) (theatrical)
- British Lion Film Corporation (1939) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Republic Films of C. A. (1940) (Panama) (theatrical)
- Filmes Luís Machado (1940) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Tropical Films de Cuba (1940) (Cuba) (theatrical)
- Jacabo Huberman (1941) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Luis Lezama (1943) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Kino Lorber (2017) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- RCA (high fidelity recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Diabolical mastermind Harry Crowel, a.k.a. Prisoner 39013, escapes and, with a seemingly endless supply of henchmen, sets out to destroy all holdings of industrialist Horace Granville, who put him in prison. One target is an amusement park, home of the three Daredevils of the Red Circle, who perform death-defying stunts. Aghast at innocent lives lost, our three heroes swear to capture No. 39013. It'll be harder than they suspect; the villain is holding the real Granville captive, and with a near-perfect disguise, has taken his place!
Written by Rod Crawford |
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| Taglines | A FIEND MENACES A CITY'S THOUSANDS (Print Ad-Portsmouth Times, ((Portsmouth, Ohio)) 17 November 1939) See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $126,118 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The role of Bert was played by David Sharpe, who was actually a member of Republic's celebrated team of stunt men. Because of his lead on-camera role, he was doubled by teammate James Fawcett for the more dangerous stunts. See more » |
| Goofs | In chapter four when the Daredevils rush out of the room they upset Snowflake knocking loose the dinner tray, when it crashed to the floor no food or drink is visible. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into King of the Carnival (1955). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The titular trio have a pet dog named Tuffie. His is the 16th name in the cast list. See more » |
| Quotes |
Horace Granville:
You're mad! No. 39013, Harry Crowel: I spent 15 years in a cell like that. That's enough to make anyone, if not mad, then very annoyed. See more » |