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The B-movie where 'word scrambler' counts as high-tech espionage. Bless.
IMDb
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Underground Agent (1942)

patriotic pulpbudget noirpropaganda chic

Overview

ActionDramaRomance

In this espionage caper, a government spy must keep enemy agents from spying upon a defense plant. His work is made easier by his newest invention, a word scrambler which makes it difficult for the enemy agent.

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Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

That 'word scrambler' prop—imagine explaining this to a modern cybersecurity expert.

Production

War-era efficiency: 70 minutes, problem introduced, solved, kiss, credits.

Best for:Background: Perfect for folding laundry while feeling vaguely patriotic.·Binge: Double feature with any other 1942 'Nazi smashers' for full effect.·Solo: When you want to marvel at what passed for spy tech.
Michael Gordon

Director

Michael Gordon

ReleasedDec 3, 1942
Runtime1h 10m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Columbia Pictures

Top Cast

Bruce Bennett

Bruce Bennett

Lee Graham

Leslie Brooks

Leslie Brooks

Ann Carter

Frank Albertson

Frank Albertson

Johnny Davis

George McKay

George McKay

Pete Dugan

Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams

Henry Miller

Henry Victor

Henry Victor

Johann Schrode

Addison Richards

Addison Richards

George Martin

Rosina Galli

Rosina Galli

Maria Gonzales

Warren Ashe

Warren Ashe

John Ward

Crane Whitley

Crane Whitley

Giuseppe Ormanti

Leonard Strong

Leonard Strong

Count Akiri

Hans Conried

Hans Conried

Hugo

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Michael Gordon would later helm Pillow Talk, proving everyone starts somewhere.

Cultural

Released four months after Pearl Harbor, this was pure morale-product designed for double bills and war bond drives.

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