Smashing the Money Ring (1939): Cast
Smashing the Money Ring is a 1939 action drama directed by Terry O. Morse, starring Ronald Reagan as Lt. Brass Bancroft, William B. Davidson and Lee Phelps. It runs 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 57 min
- Director
- Terry O. Morse
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Smashing the Money Ring About?
The premise of Smashing the Money Ring without spoilers.
Brass Bancroft, a tough T‑Man, infiltrates a high‑security prison after learning its print shop is a hidden counterfeit operation. Inside, he discovers a bustling illegal enterprise churning out fake $100, $50, $1 and even 50‑cent bills, and must bring the money‑for‑sale ring down from within.
Smashing the Money Ring Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- shot in the chest
- ambush
- bushwhacker
- 1930s
- brass bancroft series
- retribution
- reprisal
- violence
- vindication
- deception
- tension
- grief
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- greed
- cigarette smoking
- treachery
- ruse
- damsel in distress
- informant
- undercover federal agent
- stoolie
- schemer
- double cross
- live action
- prison
- ship
- gambling ship
- secret service
- gambling
- counterfeiting
- t man
- state prison
- series
- gangster
- escape
- engraving plates
- third in series
- car in water
- car over cliff
- detective series
- pardon
- prison riot
- part of series
- prison laundry
- car chase
- prison guard
- false accusation
- prison library
- algebra
- strangled to death
- nightclub
Smashing the Money Ring Cast & Characters
Ronald Reagan leads the cast as Lt. Brass Bancroft, with William B. Davidson as Warden Denby and Lee Phelps as Night Gate Guard (uncredited). Directed by Terry O. Morse; 48 actors are credited in all.
- Director Terry O. Morse
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Ronald Reagan as Lt. Brass Bancroft -
William B. Davidson as Warden Denby - Lee Phelps as Night Gate Guard (uncredited)
- Frank O'Connor as Superior Court Guard (uncredited)
Also Starring in Smashing the Money Ring
· 44 more- Jack Mower First Night Guard
- Leo White Convict in Cell 363 (uncredited)
- Glen Cavender Day Gate Guard (uncredited)
- Chuck Hamilton Sentry Guard (uncredited)
- John Hamilton Night Captain
- Sidney Bracey Pop Dryden
- Charles Trowbridge Judge B.A. Royer (uncredited)
- Ralph Dunn Dave - Convict Custodian on Train (uncredited)
- Paul Panzer Extra as Convict in Yard (uncredited)
- Frank Mayo Bill - Moving Van Driver (uncredited)
- John Ridgely Policeman (uncredited)
- Tom Wilson Convict 18701 in Print Shop (uncredited)
- Charles C. Wilson Capt. Kilrane
- Sol Gorss Dice's Henchman (uncredited)
- Edward Hearn Guard Muldoon (uncredited)
- Pat O’Malley Second Convict Custodian on Train (uncredited)
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- Cliff Saum Trial Spectator (uncredited)
- Jack Wise Prison Runner
- John Harron Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
- William Hopper Trial Spectator (uncredited)
- Fred Graham Convict Pushed into Brawl (uncredited)
- Ralph Sanford Second Night Guard (uncredited)
- John J. Richardson Trial Spectator (uncredited)
- Donald Douglas Gordon (uncredited)
- Joe King Saxby
- George Chesebro Convict Printer (uncredited)
- Dick Rich Guard Davis (uncredited)
- Charles D. Brown Parker
- Louis Natheaux Dice Table Croupier (uncredited)
- Bob Perry Guard Shooting Machine Gun (uncredited)
- Monte Vandergrift Guard Searching in Patrol Car (uncredited)
- George Reeves Trial Spectator (uncredited)
- Sailor Vincent Convict Fighting with 'Brass' (uncredited)
- Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian Fats - Dice's Henchman (uncredited)
- Elliott Sullivan Danny Galloway
- Nat Carr Prison Doctor (uncredited)
- Al Herman Convict 15222 in Print Shop (uncredited)
- Milton Frome Bailiff (uncredited)
- Eddie Foy Jr. Gabby
- Max Hoffman Jr. Guard George Shelden (uncredited)
- Joe Downing Dice Mathews
- Al Lloyd Trial Spectator (uncredited)
- Don Turner Joe
- Margot Stevenson Peggy
Smashing the Money Ring Also Known As
Also known as “Servizio della morte”.
- Also known as
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- Servizio della morte
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Smashing the Money Ring FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Smashing the Money Ring, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Smashing the Money Ring?
Smashing the Money Ring runs 57 minutes.
When was Smashing the Money Ring released?
Smashing the Money Ring was released on October 21, 1939.
Who directed Smashing the Money Ring?
Smashing the Money Ring was directed by Terry O. Morse.
More films by Terry O. Morse Who is in the cast of Smashing the Money Ring?
Smashing the Money Ring stars Ronald Reagan as Lt. Brass Bancroft, William B. Davidson as Warden Denby and Lee Phelps as Night Gate Guard (uncredited), among 48 credited actors.
Does Smashing the Money Ring have a post-credit scene?
No. Smashing the Money Ring has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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