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A Close Call for Ellery Queen

1942, English. Directed by James P. Hogan.

Fiction And Radio's Foremost Mystery Buster Tackles His Most Baffling Case

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

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Runtime
1h 7m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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Released
29 January 1942
Country
United States of America
Written by
Manfred Lee, Frederic Dannay, Eric Taylor
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What should I watch before A Close Call for Ellery Queen?

Watch Ellery Queen, Master Detective (1940), Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery (1941), Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime (1941), and Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring (1941) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after A Close Call for Ellery Queen?

Next in the series: A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen (1942) and Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen (1942).

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How long is A Close Call for Ellery Queen?

A Close Call for Ellery Queen runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).

Does A Close Call for Ellery Queen have a post-credits scene?

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A Close Call for Ellery Queen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

A Close Call for Ellery Queen is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is A Close Call for Ellery Queen on?

A Close Call for Ellery Queen isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 January 1942. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like A Close Call for Ellery Queen?

If you liked A Close Call for Ellery Queen, try Shadow of the Thin Man, Garage Sale Mystery: A Case Of Murder, The Glass Key.

Who directed A Close Call for Ellery Queen?

A Close Call for Ellery Queen (1942) was directed by James P. Hogan and stars William Gargan, Margaret Lindsay, Charley Grapewin.

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