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The Spoilers

  • 1942
  • Passed
  • 1h 27m
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6.7/10
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Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott, John Wayne, and Harry Carey in The Spoilers (1942)
In Nome, Alaska, miner Roy Glennister and his partner Dextry, financed by saloon entertainer Cherry Malotte, fight to save their gold claim from crooked commissioner Alexander McNamara.
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In Nome, Alaska, miner Roy Glennister and his partner Dextry, financed by saloon entertainer Cherry Malotte, fight to save their gold claim from crooked commissioner Alexander McNamara.In Nome, Alaska, miner Roy Glennister and his partner Dextry, financed by saloon entertainer Cherry Malotte, fight to save their gold claim from crooked commissioner Alexander McNamara.In Nome, Alaska, miner Roy Glennister and his partner Dextry, financed by saloon entertainer Cherry Malotte, fight to save their gold claim from crooked commissioner Alexander McNamara.

  • Director
    • Ray Enright
  • Writers
    • Rex Beach
    • Lawrence Hazard
    • Tom Reed
  • Stars
    • Marlene Dietrich
    • Randolph Scott
    • John Wayne
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ray Enright
    • Writers
      • Rex Beach
      • Lawrence Hazard
      • Tom Reed
    • Stars
      • Marlene Dietrich
      • Randolph Scott
      • John Wayne
    • 52User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    "Spoilers, The" Richard Barthelmess, Marlene Dietrich 1942/Universal
    "Spoilers, The" Richard Barthelmess, Marlene Dietrich 1942/Universal
    "Spoilers, The" Marlene Dietrich. 1942/Universal
    "Spoilers, The" Randolph Scott and Marlene Dietrich. 1942/Universal Pictures
    "Spoilers, The" Marlene Dietrich 1942/Universal
    "The Spoilers" Marlene Dietrich Universal, 1942
    "Spoilers, The" Marlene Dietrich 1942/Universal
    John Wayne and William Farnum in The Spoilers (1942)
    John Wayne, Harry Carey, George Cleveland, and Russell Simpson in The Spoilers (1942)
    Marlene Dietrich, Richard Barthelmess, Harry Carey, and Ray Enright in The Spoilers (1942)
    Marlene Dietrich and John Wayne in The Spoilers (1942)
    Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott, John Wayne, and Harry Carey in The Spoilers (1942)

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    Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich
    • Cherry Malotte
    Randolph Scott
    Randolph Scott
    • Alex McNamara
    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Roy Glennister
    Margaret Lindsay
    Margaret Lindsay
    • Helen Chester
    Harry Carey
    Harry Carey
    • Al Dextry
    Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess
    • Bronco Kid Farrow
    George Cleveland
    George Cleveland
    • Banty
    Samuel S. Hinds
    Samuel S. Hinds
    • Judge Horace Stillman
    Russell Simpson
    Russell Simpson
    • Flapjack Sims
    William Farnum
    William Farnum
    • Wheaton
    Marietta Canty
    Marietta Canty
    • Idabelle
    Jack Norton
    Jack Norton
    • Mr. Skinner
    Ray Bennett
    Ray Bennett
    • Clark
    Forrest Taylor
    Forrest Taylor
    • Bennett
    Art Miles
    • Deputy
    Charles McMurphy
    Charles McMurphy
    • Deputy
    Charles Halton
    Charles Halton
    • Jonathan Stuve
    Bud Osborne
    Bud Osborne
    • Town Marshal
    • Director
      • Ray Enright
    • Writers
      • Rex Beach
      • Lawrence Hazard
      • Tom Reed
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    • Trivia
      There were tensions between Scott and Wayne during filming. Scott's contract with Universal entitled him to billing above Wayne who was on loan from Republic, but he too had wanted the role of Glennister. Wayne was also depressed by his recent separation, and Dietrich sought to distract him with outings to restaurants and sporting events as well as hunting and fishing trips on weekends.
    • Goofs
      At about 0:30:00 during the first confrontation in front of the mine, Harry Carey fires three shots from a single-shot rifle without reloading.
    • Quotes

      Cherry Malotte: We'll have no brawls here, gentlemen, unless they're over me.

    • Connections
      Featured in Precious Images (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Buffalo Gals (Won't You Come Out Tonight)
      (1844) (uncredited)

      Written by William Cool White

      Heard as background music in the saloon

    User reviews52

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    7/10
    for what it is, it's very very good
    I like films like THE SPOILERS because they have absolutely no pretense about them. They are simple B-movie-type films with relatively simple plots and familiar actors but pack a lot of predictable but fun entertainment into them. Sure, since it's a John Wayne flick you KNOW that he will win in the end and you KNOW what to expect. And, for me, that's not a bad thing. I like a good old fashioned John Wayne flick like most of the ones he did in the 40s--good, solid, and entertaining. The only odd thing is that the Duke is billed 3rd when it is clearly his film. Top billing went to Marlena Dietrich--who at the time was the bigger star. However, her part is pretty flat and she clearly acts in support of Wayne. And, second billing went to Randolph Scott. But, once again he was clearly not the leading character but the villain. Now if all this doesn't make sense, you need to understand that although Wayne had made many films by 1942, most were B-movies and he still was only just becoming the break-out star he would so clearly be in just a few short years.

    In addition to being a good old John Wayne flick (among his better ones of the 40s), the direction and plot are pretty good as well. A very good movie--nearly deserving a score of 8.
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    • Apr 22, 2006

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    • Release date
      • June 11, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Freibeuterin
    • Filming locations
      • Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Frank Lloyd Productions
      • Charles K. Feldman Group
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    • Budget
      • $723,455 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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