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Joe Smith, American

Joe Smith, American

Joe Smith, American
1942 1h 3m6.2

Joe Smith, American

“Thrilling! It Will Lift You to the Skies!”

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Joe Smith is an ordinary American family man who works in an aircraft factory. Shortly after being a promoted to a much higher position, Joe is kidnapped by enemy agents who are determined to get military secrets out of him by any means possible. Will Joe keep quiet or betray his country...

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DirectorRichard Thorpe
ScreenplayAllen Rivkin
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 1, 1942
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 3m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.2 / 10
Votes5
GenresCrime, Thriller, Drama
StudioMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Joe Smith, American
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Cast

Robert Young

Robert Young

Joe Smith

Marsha Hunt

Marsha Hunt

Mary Smith

Harvey Stephens

Harvey Stephens

Freddie Dunhill

Darryl Hickman

Darryl Hickman

Johnny Smith

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Blake McKettrick

Noel Madison

Noel Madison

Schricker

Don Costello

Don Costello

Mead

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Joseph Anthony

Conway

William Forrest

William Forrest

August 'Gus' Stoffen

Russell Hicks

Russell Hicks

Mr. Edgerton

Mark Daniels

Mark Daniels

Pete

William Tannen

William Tannen

Eddie

Dorothy Adams

Dorothy Adams

Nurse (uncredited)

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Ernie Alexander

Aircraft Plant Worker (uncredited)

Billy Bletcher

Billy Bletcher

Police Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)

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Hubert Brill

Card Player in Waiting Room (uncredited)

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John Butler

Elias Canfield (uncredited)

George M. Carleton

George M. Carleton

Doctor Treating Joe at Home (uncredited)

Cliff Clark

Cliff Clark

Police Captain (uncredited)

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Cliff Danielson

Sammy, Joe's Friend in Flashback (uncredited)

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Helen Dickson

Schoolteacher (uncredited)

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Man in Waiting Room with Matches (uncredited)

John Gallaudet

John Gallaudet

Captain Jack Weldren (uncredited)

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

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Eddie Hart

Security Guard at Aircraft Plant (uncredited)

Maynard Holmes

Maynard Holmes

Boyd Sheldon, Draftee (uncredited)

Robert Homans

Robert Homans

Old Man in Waiting Room (uncredited)

Mitchell Ingraham

Mitchell Ingraham

Drug Store Owner (uncredited)

Selmer Jackson

Selmer Jackson

Hospital Doctor (uncredited)

Gladden James

Gladden James

Edgerton's Secretary (uncredited)

Robert Kellard

Robert Kellard

Mel Lewis (uncredited)

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Richard Kipling

Harry - Car Driver (uncredited)

Paul Kruger

Paul Kruger

First Police Driver (uncredited)

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Warren McCollum

Aircraft Plant Worker (uncredited)

James Millican

James Millican

Aircraft Plant Foreman (uncredited)

Frances Morris

Frances Morris

Miss Maynard - McKettrick's Secretary (uncredited)

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Philip Morris

Policeman Passenger (uncredited)

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Kitty O'Neil

Mrs. Sheldon (uncredited)

Eddie Parker

Eddie Parker

Aircraft Plant Worker (uncredited)

Lee Phelps

Lee Phelps

Second Police Driver (uncredited)

Frances Raeburn

Frances Raeburn

Daisy Knowlton (uncredited)

John Raitt

John Raitt

Aircraft Plant Worker (uncredited)

Connie Russell

Connie Russell

Jane Babcock (uncredited)

James Seay

James Seay

Roy, Aircraft Plant Worker (uncredited)

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Edgar Sherrod

Minister (uncredited)

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Al Trescony

Old Man's Son in Waiting Room (uncredited)

Dick Wessel

Dick Wessel

Aircraft Plant Worker (uncredited)

Robert Blake

Robert Blake

Johnny Smith (age 5)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Smith, American

Where can I watch Joe Smith, American?

Joe Smith, American (1942) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Joe Smith, American about?

Joe Smith is an ordinary American family man who works in an aircraft factory. Shortly after being a promoted to a much higher position, Joe is kidnapped by enemy agents who are determined to get military secrets out of him by any means possible. Will Joe keep quiet or betray his...

Who directed Joe Smith, American?

Joe Smith, American (1942) was directed by Richard Thorpe. The film is a Crime, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 3m, rated 6.2/10.

How long is Joe Smith, American?

Joe Smith, American runs 1h 3m (63 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 5 votes. Genre: Crime, Thriller.

Is Joe Smith, American worth watching?

Joe Smith, American is rated 6.2/10 by 5 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Crime and Thriller fans.