Conspiracy (1939): Cast & Plot
Conspiracy is a 1939 romantic drama directed by Lew Landers, starring Allan Lane as Steve Kendall, Henry Brandon and Linda Hayes. It runs 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 58 min
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Conspiracy About?
The premise of Conspiracy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
American radio officer Steve Kendall aboard a freighter spots seaman Carlson transmitting a forbidden message as the ship nears his war‑torn homeland. Carlson is murdered when he tries to desert, and Kendall, framed for espionage, swims ashore. A dock‑side woman shelters him, revealing Carlson as her brother and part of a sabotage network. Singer Nedra, working at Tio’s Café, seeks Tio’s aid as both saboteurs and secret police hunt Steve.
Conspiracy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- damsel in distress
- treachery
- singing
- remake
- conspirator
- deception
- double cross
- death of brother
- tyrant
- cigarette smoking
- bartender
- short wave radio
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- year 1939
- singer
- secret police
- port
- henchman
- harbor
- espionage
- escape
- dictator
- coach
- cafe
- american
- wharf
- trooper
- stock footage
- spy
- song
- soldier
- secret room
- revolution
- radiogram
- radio station
- prisoner
- pre world war two
- pilot
- mythical country
- murder
- motorboat
- held at gunpoint
- headquarters
- football player
- ex football player
- ex coach
- europe
- departure
- conspiracy
- college football
- border patrol
Conspiracy Cast & Characters
Allan Lane leads the cast as Steve Kendall, with Henry Brandon as Carlson - Crewman and Linda Hayes as Nedra Carlson. Directed by Lew Landers; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lew Landers
- Allan Lane as Steve Kendall
- Henry Brandon as Carlson - Crewman
- Linda Hayes as Nedra Carlson
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Robert Barrat as Tio / Edwards
Also Starring in Conspiracy
· 6 more- Charley Foy Studs
- J. Farrell MacDonald Captain of the Falcon
- Lester Matthews Gair - Henchman
- Wilhelm von Brincken Second-Mate Wilso
- Lionel Royce Second Lieutenant
- Solly Ward Dr. Fromm
More from Lew Landers
More films directed by Lew Landers: Terrified, Hot Rod Gang, The Cruel Tower and Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl.
Conspiracy Plot Summary
What happens in Conspiracy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Steve Kendall [Allan Lane] is an American telegraph operator aboard a cargo ship who stumbles upon a dangerous secret: the vessel is carrying contraband arms. When a revolutionary agent forces him to send a message ashore, Kendall’s actions draw the attention of the secret police. The agent is shot as he tries to jump overboard, and because the two were seen together, the police wrongly suspect Kendall of colluding with the revolutionaries. As the ship nears port, Kendall dives overboard and makes for the shore.
Full summary
The whole story of Conspiracy, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Conspiracy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Steve Kendall's job aboard the cargo ship?
Conspiracy Also Known As
Also known as “Conspiradores”.
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- Conspiradores
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Conspiracy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Conspiracy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Conspiracy?
Conspiracy runs 58 minutes.
When was Conspiracy released?
Conspiracy was released on August 1, 1939.
Who directed Conspiracy?
Conspiracy was directed by Lew Landers.
More films by Lew Landers Who is in the cast of Conspiracy?
Conspiracy stars Allan Lane as Steve Kendall, Henry Brandon as Carlson - Crewman and Linda Hayes as Nedra Carlson, among 10 credited actors.
Does Conspiracy have a post-credit scene?
No. Conspiracy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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