Man From Headquarters(1942)
"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!
Man From Headquarters 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.
Man From Headquarters (1942) is a comedy and crime film directed by Jean Yarbrough, released on January 23, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Frank Albertson, Joan Woodbury, Dick Elliott and Byron Foulger. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Yarbrough
- Writers:
- John W. Krafft
- Producers:
- Lindsley Parsons
- Cinematographer:
- Mack Stengler
- Composer:
- Edward J. Kay
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Man From Headquarters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Albertson
as Larry Doyle
Joan Woodbury
as Ann Weston
Dick Elliott
as Editor Elwin A. Jonas
Byron Foulger
as Hotel Manager Clark
John Maxwell
as Managing Editor Marvin
Robert Kellard
as Hotel Clerk
Gwen Kenyon
as Hat Check Girl
Jack Mulhall
as Whalen, Reporter
Max Hoffman Jr.
as Gang Leader Louis Padroni
Paul Bryar
as Knuckles
Arthur O'Connell
as Goldie Shores
Maynard Holmes
as T. Fulton Whistler
Key crew
Directed by Jean Yarbrough, written by John W. Krafft, produced by Lindsley Parsons.
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Man From Headquarters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Man From Headquarters – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Man From Headquarters?
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The main cast of Man From Headquarters (1942) includes Frank Albertson, Joan Woodbury, Dick Elliott, Byron Foulger and John Maxwell. The film was directed by Jean Yarbrough. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man From Headquarters released?
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Man From Headquarters was released on January 23, 1942 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is Man From Headquarters worth watching?
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Man From Headquarters (1942) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.