Man From Headquarters
“"THEY DON'T DARE KILL A REPORTER!" It's easy for an editor to say that, but he knows if he puts the finger on an underworld czar, he is a dead man!”
Synopsis
A police reporter solves a murder case in Chicago, then moves on to St. Louis-but not voluntarily, since he has been kidnapped by the minions of the Windy City gang leader against whom he is scheduled to testify.
Top Cast
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Frank Albertson
Larry Doyle
Joan Woodbury
Ann Weston
Dick Elliott
Editor Elwin A. Jonas
Byron Foulger
Hotel Manager Clark
John Maxwell
Managing Editor Marvin
Robert Kellard
Hotel Clerk
Gwen Kenyon
Hat Check Girl
Jack Mulhall
Whalen, Reporter
Max Hoffman Jr.
Gang Leader Louis Padroni
Paul Bryar
Knuckles
Arthur O'Connell
Goldie Shores
Maynard Holmes
T. Fulton Whistler
Charlie Hall
Newspaper Photographer
Irving Mitchell
Nate, Pawnbroker
George O'Hanlon
Weeks, Reporter
Christine McIntyre
Telegraph Girl
Mel Ruick
District Attorney Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- John W. Krafft
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- Man From Headquarters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
John W. Krafft
Edward J. Kay
Mack Stengler
Jack Ogilvie
Lindsley Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Yarbrough
Director
John W. Krafft
Screenplay
Lindsley Parsons
Producer
Jack Ogilvie
Editor
Edward J. Kay
Original Music Composer
Mack Stengler
Director of Photography
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 Man From Headquarters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man From Headquarters about?
A police reporter solves a murder case in Chicago, then moves on to St. Louis-but not voluntarily, since he has been kidnapped by the minions of the Windy City gang leader against whom he is scheduled to testify.
Who directed Man From Headquarters?
Man From Headquarters was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in Man From Headquarters?
The principal cast of Man From Headquarters includes Frank Albertson, Joan Woodbury, Dick Elliott, Byron Foulger, John Maxwell.
When was Man From Headquarters released and how long is it?
Man From Headquarters was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Man From Headquarters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man From Headquarters was composed by Edward J. Kay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man From Headquarters?
Man From Headquarters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).