The Crimson Canary
“Rhythm cults exposed!”
Synopsis
When a conniving female singer turns up dead, with the evidence pointing to the band’s drummer, jazz trumpeter Danny Brooks attempts to clear him—only to implicate himself and the rest of the band in the process. Can a jazz-loving police detective and Danny’s fiancée solve the case before the next downbeat?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hoffman
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Blankfort, Peggy Phillips
- Original Title
- The Crimson Canary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hoffman
Henry Blankfort, Peggy Phillips
Paul Landres
Robert Faber
Department Leadership Roster
John Hoffman
Director
Henry Blankfort
Screenplay
Peggy Phillips
Screenplay
Paul Landres
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crimson Canary
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What is The Crimson Canary about?
When a conniving female singer turns up dead, with the evidence pointing to the band’s drummer, jazz trumpeter Danny Brooks attempts to clear him—only to implicate himself and the rest of the band in the process. Can a jazz-loving police detective and Danny’s fiancée solve the case before the next downbeat?
Who directed The Crimson Canary?
The Crimson Canary was directed by John Hoffman.
Who stars in The Crimson Canary?
The principal cast of The Crimson Canary includes Noah Beery Jr., Lois Collier, John Litel, Steven Geray, Claudia Drake.
When was The Crimson Canary released and how long is it?
The Crimson Canary was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crimson Canary?
The Crimson Canary holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).