A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen(1942)
Ellery Queen untangles a web of mystery!
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen 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.
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen (1942) is a mystery film directed by James P. Hogan, released on May 7, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars William Gargan, Margaret Lindsay, John Litel and Charley Grapewin. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- James P. Hogan
- Writers:
- Manfred Lee, Eric Taylor, Frederic Dannay
- Cinematographer:
- James S. Brown Jr.
- Production:
- Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Gargan
as Ellery Queen
Margaret Lindsay
as Nikki Porter
John Litel
as Norman Hadley
Charley Grapewin
as Insp. Queen
James Burke
as Sgt. Velie
Frank M. Thomas
as Capt. H.T. Daley
Lilian Bond
as Adele Belden
Morgan Conway
as Ray Stafford
Jack La Rue
as Tommy Gould
Charlotte Wynters
as Irene Hadley
Noel Madison
as George Belden
Johnny Arthur
as Riley
Key crew
Directed by James P. Hogan, written by Manfred Lee, Eric Taylor and Frederic Dannay.
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A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen online?
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Who stars in A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen?
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The main cast of A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen (1942) includes William Gargan, Margaret Lindsay, John Litel, Charley Grapewin and James Burke. The film was directed by James P. Hogan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen released?
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A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen was released on May 7, 1942 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen worth watching?
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A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen (1942) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.