They Made Her a Spy (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, They Made Her a Spy is an action, drama and crime film directed by Jack Hively, running about 69 minutes. “UNCLE SAM CRACKS DOWN ON SPIES! A lone woman risks life - for love - and sweet vengeance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When her brother is killed by sabotage, Irene Eaton (Sally Eilers) joins the secret service and goes undercover to unroot the culprits.
Who’s in it. They Made Her a Spy stars Sally Eilers as Irene Eaton a.k.a. Margaret Brennan, Allan Lane as George Wolf / James Huntley, Fritz Leiber as Dr. Krull and Frank M. Thomas as Col. John Shaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, They Made Her a Spy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Made Her a Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Made Her a Spy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Made Her a Spy (1939)?
- In US, They Made Her a Spy is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Made Her a Spy worth watching?
- They Made Her a Spy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in They Made Her a Spy?
- They Made Her a Spy stars Sally Eilers, Allan Lane, Fritz Leiber, Frank M. Thomas and Theodore von Eltz.
- When was They Made Her a Spy released?
- They Made Her a Spy was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.