Smashing the Money Ring (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Smashing the Money Ring is an action, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Terry O. Morse, running about 57 minutes. “MONEY FOR SALE - CHEAP! $100 Bills..$1.00 - $50 Bills...50 Cents” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. T-Man Brass Bancroft goes undercover in a prison which has a secret counterfeit operation set up in the print shop.
Who’s in it. Smashing the Money Ring stars Ronald Reagan as Lt. Brass Bancroft, Margot Stevenson as Peggy, Eddie Foy Jr. as Gabby and Joe Downing as Dice Mathews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Smashing the Money Ring has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smashing the Money Ring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smashing the Money Ring 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 Smashing the Money Ring (1939)?
- In US, Smashing the Money Ring is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smashing the Money Ring worth watching?
- Smashing the Money Ring holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smashing the Money Ring?
- Smashing the Money Ring stars Ronald Reagan, Margot Stevenson, Eddie Foy Jr., Joe Downing and Charles D. Brown.
- When was Smashing the Money Ring released?
- Smashing the Money Ring was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.