Call a Messenger(1939)
THE DEAD END KIDS versus THE LITTLE TOUGH GUYS Clashing head on...for control of the gutter!
Call a Messenger 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.
Call a Messenger (1939) is a crime and drama film directed by Arthur Lubin, released on November 3, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Robert Armstrong and Mary Carlisle. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Lubin
- Writers:
- Arthur T. Horman
- Producers:
- Ken Goldsmith
- Cinematographer:
- Elwood Bredell
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Call a Messenger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billy Halop
as Jimmy Hogan
Huntz Hall
as 'Pig'
Robert Armstrong
as Kirk Graham
Mary Carlisle
as Marge Hogan
Anne Nagel
as Frances O'Neill
Victor Jory
as Ed Hogan
Buster Crabbe
as Chuck Walsh
El Brendel
as 'Baldy'
Jimmy Butler
as Bob Prichard
George Offerman, Jr.
as Big Lip
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Lubin, written by Arthur T. Horman, produced by Ken Goldsmith.
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Call a Messenger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Call a Messenger – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Call a Messenger?
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The main cast of Call a Messenger (1939) includes Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Robert Armstrong, Mary Carlisle and Anne Nagel. The film was directed by Arthur Lubin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Call a Messenger released?
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Call a Messenger was released on November 3, 1939 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is Call a Messenger worth watching?
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Call a Messenger (1939) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.