A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
“Ellery Queen untangles a web of mystery!”
Synopsis
A man is framed for embezzlement and runs off to San Francisco. His wife hires Ellery Queen to try and track him down before the police get to him.
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Top Cast
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William Gargan
Ellery Queen
Margaret Lindsay
Nikki Porter
John Litel
Norman Hadley
Charley Grapewin
Insp. Queen
James Burke
Sgt. Velie
Frank M. Thomas
Capt. H.T. Daley
Lilian Bond
Adele Belden
Morgan Conway
Ray Stafford
Jack La Rue
Tommy Gould
Charlotte Wynters
Irene Hadley
Noel Madison
George Belden
Johnny Arthur
Riley
Byron Foulger
Freddy Froelich
Marie Blake
Desk Clerk at Florence Garden Apartments
Syd Saylor
Fingers Muldoon
Willie Fung
Waiter at Golden Dragon
Arthur Q. Bryan
Raymond Radcliffe
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James P. Hogan
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederic Dannay, Manfred Lee, Eric Taylor
- Original Title
- A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James P. Hogan
Frederic Dannay, Manfred Lee, Eric Taylor
James S. Brown Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
James P. Hogan
Director
Frederic Dannay
Writer
Manfred Lee
Writer
Eric Taylor
Writer
James S. Brown Jr.
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 A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen about?
A man is framed for embezzlement and runs off to San Francisco. His wife hires Ellery Queen to try and track him down before the police get to him.
Who directed A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen?
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen was directed by James P. Hogan.
Who stars in A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen?
The principal cast of A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen includes William Gargan, Margaret Lindsay, John Litel, Charley Grapewin, James Burke.
When was A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen released and how long is it?
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen?
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).