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The Spoilers (1942)

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Release Date: May 8, 1942 Wide

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The fourth of five movie versions of the rugged Rex Beach novel of the same name, 1942's The Spoilers stars Marlene Dietrich, John Wayne, and Randolph Scott. The plot, involving the cheating of Alaskan gold rush prospectors by a crooked gold commissioner, requires that Scott play a villain, Alexander McNamara. Prospector Roy Glennister (Wayne) is continually persecuted by McNamara, who has the law on his side, until the two decide to settle their dispute man-to-man in a spectacular reel-long

PG, 1 hr. 28 min.

Western, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: Ray Enright

Written By: Lawrence Hazard

In Theaters: May 8, 1942 Wide

On DVD: Jun 1, 2004

Cast

Marlene Dietrich
Cherry Mallote
Randolph Scott
Alexander McNamara
John Wayne
Roy Glennister
Margaret Lindsay
Helen Chester
Richard Barthelmess
Bronco Kid Farrell
William Farnum
Wheaton
Harry Carey
Al Dextry
George Cleveland
Banty
Samuel S. Hinds
Judge Stillman
Russell Simpson
Planiack
Marietta Canty
Adabelle
Jack Norton
Mr. Skinner
Charles Halton
Jonathan Struve
Bud Osborne
Marshall
Drew Demarest
Galloway
Robert W. Service
The Poet
Irving Bacon
Hotel Proprietor
Ray Bennett
Clark
Chester Clute
Montrose
Willie Fung
Jailed Chinaman
William Gould
Marshal Thompson
William Haade
Deputy
Robert E. Homans
Sea Captain
Bob McKenzie
Restaurateur
Charles McMurphy
Deputy
Art Miles
Deputy
Forrest Taylor
Bennett
Lloyd Ingraham
Kelly
Harry Woods
Complaining Miner
Harry Carey Sr.

Critic Reviews for The Spoilers

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Rough and tumble John Wayne flick highlighted by brawl with Randolph Scott.

March 22, 2008 Comment

Steve Crum

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For the first time on DVD, "The Spoilers" is one of five films in Universal's "John Wayne: Screen Legend Collection," celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Duke's birth.

June 14, 2007 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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This Alaskan adventure is the fourth film version of the popular 1906 book and the second pf three teamings of John Wayne with Marlene Dietrich.

June 13, 2007 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Marlene couldn't be sexier, wearing brocades and gowns, changing from one gown to another at the drop of a beer stein.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Average western put over by its stars. Marlene Dietrich is the most glamourous saloon keeper you'll ever see and John Wayne is young and handsome.

September 27, 2007

jay nixon

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Great movie! Very sharp back and forth between Marlene and the Duke. Story runs a bit thin, but who cares when you've got two great actors jabbing at each other with wonderful dialog and steamy chemistry. The saloon fight at the end is worth the price of admission.

November 10, 2007