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A Close Call for Ellery Queen
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A Close Call for Ellery Queen

1942-01-29 · 67 min · ★ 6.1

Adventure · Crime · Mystery

Amateur sleuth Ellery Queen learns the truth about a businessman's two long-lost daughters.

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Directors
James P. Hogan
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William GarganWilliam GarganEllery Queen
Margaret LindsayMargaret LindsayNikki Porter
Charley GrapewinCharley GrapewinInsp. Queen
Ralph MorganRalph MorganAlan Rogers
Kay LinakerKay LinakerMargo Rogers
Edward NorrisEdward NorrisStewart Cole
James BurkeJames BurkeSgt. Velie
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsLester Younger
Charles JudelsCharles JudelsCorday
Andrew TombesAndrew TombesBates
Claire Du BreyClaire Du BreyHousekeeper
Micheline CheirelMicheline CheirelMarie Dubois
Ben WeldenBen WeldenFisherman
Milton ParsonsMilton ParsonsButler
Charles LaneCharles LaneCoroner

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