Smashing the Money Ring (1939)

In the shadowy underworld of the 1939 crime drama "Smashing the Money Ring," a labyrinthine plot ensnares the fate of the daring Secret Service agent, Brash Bancroft. Taking on a dangerous mission, Bancroft plunges into the maw of the prison system to dismantle a thriving counterfeiting ring. The prison's print shop, far from being a place of reformation, serves as the epicenter of this illicit operation, spewing out counterfeit $10's and $20's. These forged notes find their way to the ruthless prohibition-era gangster, Dice Matthews. Matthews, who frequents the gambling ship 'Kismet,' smartly exchanges these counterfeit bills for genuine currency, keeping the operation under wraps. However, Steve Parker, a man with a keen eye and an even keener sense of justice, smells something fishy. In an attempt to expose the truth, Parker gets himself arrested and manages to get Dice captured by the police. But the counterfeit money has already caught the attention of the Feds. They plant Bancroft in the prison population, hoping he can coax Dice into revealing the mastermind behind this operation. As Bancroft navigates this treacherous terrain, he discovers that Dice is burning with revenge against the man he believes put him behind bars. A dramatic escape from prison soon ensues, leading Bancroft to a shocking revelation — Dice isn't the puppet master of this operation. With the real culprit still at large, Bancroft must race against time to unmask the true villain and bring the money ring crashing down. "Smashing the Money Ring" is a thrilling ride through a world of deception and danger, where every turn could lead to an unexpected twist in the tale.

Smashing the Money Ring is an action movie featuring Ronald Reagan.

Smashing the Money Ring is currently streaming on DIRECTV.