A Close Call for Ellery Queen
“Fiction And Radio's Foremost Mystery Buster Tackles His Most Baffling Case”
Synopsis
Amateur sleuth Ellery Queen learns the truth about a businessman's two long-lost daughters.
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Top Cast
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William Gargan
Ellery Queen
Margaret Lindsay
Nikki Porter
Charley Grapewin
Insp. Queen
Ralph Morgan
Alan Rogers
Kay Linaker
Margo Rogers
Edward Norris
Stewart Cole
James Burke
Sgt. Velie
Addison Richards
Lester Younger
Charles Judels
Corday
Andrew Tombes
Bates
Claire Du Brey
Housekeeper
Micheline Cheirel
Marie Dubois
Ben Welden
Fisherman
Milton Parsons
Butler
Charles Lane
Coroner
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James P. Hogan
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Taylor
- Original Title
- A Close Call for Ellery Queen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James P. Hogan
Eric Taylor, Manfred Lee, Frederic Dannay
Department Leadership Roster
James P. Hogan
Director
Eric Taylor
Screenplay
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 A Close Call for Ellery Queen
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What is A Close Call for Ellery Queen about?
Amateur sleuth Ellery Queen learns the truth about a businessman's two long-lost daughters.
Who directed A Close Call for Ellery Queen?
A Close Call for Ellery Queen was directed by James P. Hogan.
Who stars in A Close Call for Ellery Queen?
The principal cast of A Close Call for Ellery Queen includes William Gargan, Margaret Lindsay, Charley Grapewin, Ralph Morgan, Kay Linaker.
When was A Close Call for Ellery Queen released and how long is it?
A Close Call for Ellery Queen was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Close Call for Ellery Queen?
A Close Call for Ellery Queen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).