From Headquarters
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Synopsis
A wealthy Broadway playboy is found dead, and it comes to light that he was a vicious blackmailer. It's up to police lieutenant Jim Stevens to pick the murderer out of several likely candidates. Meanwhile, Stevens embarks on a torrid affair with Lou Ann Winton, who may or may not be involved.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-15
Top Cast
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George Brent
Lt. Jim Stevens
Margaret Lindsay
Lou Winton
Eugene Pallette
Sgt. Boggs
Edward Ellis
Dr. Van de Water
Robert Barrat
Anderzian
Theodore Newton
Jack Winton
Murray Kinnell
Horton
Hobart Cavanaugh
Muggs Manton
Hugh Herbert
Manny Wales
Henry O'Neill
Inspector Donnelly
Dorothy Burgess
Dolly White
Frank Darien
Manley
Kenneth Thomson
Gordon Bates
Ken Murray
Mac
Spencer Charters
Teletype Man (uncredited)
Al St. John
Detainee Touching Cigarette Pack (uncredited)
Ben Taggart
Third-Degree Detective (uncredited)
Matt McHugh
Man picked up by police wagon (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert N. Lee, Peter Milne
- Original Title
- From Headquarters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Robert N. Lee, Peter Milne
William Rees
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Robert N. Lee
Screenplay
Peter Milne
Screenplay
William Rees
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is From Headquarters about?
A wealthy Broadway playboy is found dead, and it comes to light that he was a vicious blackmailer. It's up to police lieutenant Jim Stevens to pick the murderer out of several likely candidates. Meanwhile, Stevens embarks on a torrid affair with Lou Ann Winton, who may or may not be involved.
Who directed From Headquarters?
From Headquarters was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in From Headquarters?
The principal cast of From Headquarters includes George Brent, Margaret Lindsay, Eugene Pallette, Edward Ellis, Robert Barrat.
When was From Headquarters released and how long is it?
From Headquarters was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for From Headquarters?
From Headquarters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).