You're Out of Luck
1941, English. Directed by Howard Bretherton.
Frankie thought playing detective would be fun...but he's finding out that killers play for keeps!
An elevator operator and a janitor team up to solve two murders that may be connected to an illegal gambling operation. Monogram.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Howard BrethertonDirector
- Frankie DarroFrankie O'Reilly
- Kay SuttonMarjorie Overton
- Mantan MorelandJeff Jefferson
- Vickie LesterSonya Varney
- Richard BondDetective Lt. Tom O'Reilly
- Janet ShawJoyce Dayton
- Tristram CoffinRoger C. Whitman / Dick Whitney
- Willy CastelloJohnny Burke
- Alfred HallMr. Haskell
- Paul MaxeyPete, the Reporter
- Ralph PetersDetective Mulligan
- Paul BryarBenny, the Henchman-Driver
Details
- Released
- 20 January 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edmond Kelso
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You're Out of Luck: quick answers
Is You're Out of Luck worth watching?
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How long is You're Out of Luck?
You're Out of Luck runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does You're Out of Luck have a post-credits scene?
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You're Out of Luck parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
You're Out of Luck is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is You're Out of Luck on?
You're Out of Luck isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 January 1941. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like You're Out of Luck?
If you liked You're Out of Luck, try A Shot in the Dark, Song of the Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed You're Out of Luck?
You're Out of Luck (1941) was directed by Howard Bretherton and stars Frankie Darro, Kay Sutton, Mantan Moreland.