

Man From Headquarters
1942-01-23 · 64 min · ★ 6.3
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.
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- Directors
- Jean Yarbrough
- Production companies
- Monogram Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Frank AlbertsonLarry Doyle
Joan WoodburyAnn Weston
Dick ElliottEditor Elwin A. Jonas
Byron FoulgerHotel Manager Clark
John MaxwellManaging Editor Marvin
Robert KellardHotel Clerk
Gwen KenyonHat Check Girl
Jack MulhallWhalen, Reporter
Max Hoffman Jr.Gang Leader Louis Padroni
Paul BryarKnuckles
Arthur O'ConnellGoldie Shores
Maynard HolmesT. Fulton Whistler
Charlie HallNewspaper Photographer
George O'HanlonWeeks, Reporter
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