Call a Messenger
“THE DEAD END KIDS versus THE LITTLE TOUGH GUYS Clashing head on...for control of the gutter!”
Synopsis
A tough street kid attempts to rob a post office and is caught. In order to avoid reform school, he takes a job as a messenger with the post office. He finds that he likes it, and when his brother is released from prison, attempts to help his brother go straight. However, the two of them get mixed up with a local gangster, who has plans to start robbing post office branches and using the messenger and his brother to do it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur T. Horman
- Original Title
- Call a Messenger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Arthur T. Horman
Elwood Bredell
Charles Maynard
Ken Goldsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
Arthur Lubin
Director
Ken Goldsmith
Producer
Vera West
Costume Design
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Charles Maynard
Editor
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 Call a Messenger
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What is Call a Messenger about?
A tough street kid attempts to rob a post office and is caught. In order to avoid reform school, he takes a job as a messenger with the post office. He finds that he likes it, and when his brother is released from prison, attempts to help his brother go straight. However, the two of them get mixed up with a local gangster, who has plans to start robbing post office branches and using the messenger and his brother to do it.
Who directed Call a Messenger?
Call a Messenger was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in Call a Messenger?
The principal cast of Call a Messenger includes Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Robert Armstrong, Mary Carlisle, Anne Nagel.
When was Call a Messenger released and how long is it?
Call a Messenger was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Call a Messenger?
Call a Messenger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).