---
title: "The Spoilers"
year: 1942
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-spoilers-1942"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43785
imdb_id: "tt0035369"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 68
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Spoilers (1942) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-spoilers-1942

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Spoilers" (1942).
Format: Factual, original, 150-190 words, plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, etc.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Spoilers (1942).
Release Date: 06/11/1942 (US).
Genre: Drama, Western.
Runtime: 1h 27m.
Director: Ray Enright.
Starring: Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott, John Wayne.
Adaptation: Adapted to screen by Lawrence Hazard from the 1906 Rex Beach novel of the same name.
Plot: Honest ship captain Roy Glennister gets swindled out of his mine claim. He turns to saloon singer Cherry Malotte for assistance in his battle with no-good town kingpin Alexander McNamara.
Rating: PG.
Rotten Tomatoes: 45% Tomatometer.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Spoilers is a 1942 American Western film directed by Ray Enright.
Sentence 2 (Cast/Adaptation): The production stars Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott, and John

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ray Enright
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Frank Lloyd Productions, Charles K. Feldman Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Marlene Dietrich** as *Cherry Malotte*
- **Randolph Scott** as *McNamara*
- **John Wayne** as *Glennister*
- **Margaret Lindsay** as *Helen Chester*
- **Harry Carey** as *Dextry*
- **Richard Barthelmess** as *Bronco Kid*
- **George Cleveland** as *Banty*
- **Samuel S. Hinds** as *Judge Stillman*
- **Russell Simpson** as *Flapjack*
- **William Farnum** as *Wheaton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Spoilers online?
The Spoilers is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Spoilers worth watching?
The Spoilers holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 68 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Spoilers and when was it released?
The Spoilers is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 1942. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Spoilers?
The Spoilers was directed by Ray Enright.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Spoilers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43785)
- [The Spoilers (1942) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035369/fullcredits/)
- [The Spoilers (1942 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spoilers_(1942_film))
- [The Spoilers](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [The Spoilers (1914)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [The Spoilers (1942) - Ray Enright | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/the-spoilers-am47287)

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