The Spoilers (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1930, The Spoilers is an action and western film directed by Edwin Carewe, running about 86 minutes. “The he-man hero who takes what he wants --- gold or women!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a voyage to Nome, Roy Glenister, one of the several owners of a rich mine, The Midas, is captivated by Helen Chester, while he both fascinates and disquiets her by his primitive nature. He arrives to find his partners, Slapjack Simms and Joe Dextry, befuddled by a trio of no-gooders: Voorhees, the U. S. marshal, Judge Stillman, and McNamara, a politician. Their racket is to cloud title to the various mine claims, eject the miners, and make McNamara owner of the disputed properties.
Who’s in it. The Spoilers stars Gary Cooper as Roy Glenister, Kay Johnson as Helen Chester, Betty Compson as Cherry Malotte and William 'Stage' Boyd as Alec McNamara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Spoilers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spoilers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spoilers 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 The Spoilers (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spoilers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Spoilers worth watching?
- The Spoilers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spoilers?
- The Spoilers stars Gary Cooper, Kay Johnson, Betty Compson, William 'Stage' Boyd and Harry Green.
- When was The Spoilers released?
- The Spoilers was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.