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A Close Call for Ellery Queen is a 1942 American mystery film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Eric Taylor and Gertrude Purcell. It is based on the 1939 novel The Dragon's Teeth: A Problem in Deduction by Ellery Queen. The film stars William Gargan, Margaret Lindsay, Charley Grapewin, Ralph Morgan, Kay Linaker, Edward Norris and James Burke. The film was released on January 29, 1942, by Columbia Pictures.
Original Release
01/29/1942
US Release
01/29/1942
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Gargan | Ellery Queen |
| Margaret Lindsay | Nikki Porter |
| Charley Grapewin | Inspector Queen / Insp. Queen |
| Ralph Morgan | Alan Rogers |
| Kay Linaker | Margo Rogers |
| Edward Norris | Stewart Cole |
| James Burke | Police Sgt. Velle / Sgt. Velie |
| Addison Richards | Lester C. Young / Lester Younger |
| Charles Judels | Corday |
| Andrew Tombes | Bates |
Directors
Writers
Manfred Lee, Frederic Dannay, Eric Taylor, Gertrude Purcell
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Gargan | Ellery Queen |
| Margaret Lindsay | Nikki Porter |
| Charley Grapewin | Inspector Queen / Insp. Queen |
| Ralph Morgan | Alan Rogers |
| Kay Linaker | Margo Rogers |
| Edward Norris | Stewart Cole |
| James Burke | Police Sgt. Velle / Sgt. Velie |
| Addison Richards | Lester C. Young / Lester Younger |
| Charles Judels | Corday |
| Andrew Tombes | Bates |
| Claire Du Brey | Deborah - Housekeeper / Housekeeper |
| Micheline Cheirel | Marie Dubois |
| Ben Welden | Watchman / Fisherman |
| Milton Parsons | Rogers' Butler / Butler |
| Frank O'Connor | Chauffeur |
| Hobart Cavanaugh | Mr. Crandall |
| Kernan Cripps | Forbes - Inspector Queen's Assistant |
| Eddie Kane | Policeman |
| Charles Lane | Coroner |
| Harry Tyler | Tattoo Artist |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Larry Darmour | Producer |
