Ellery Queen, Master Detective
1940, English. Directed by Kurt Neumann.
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Famed detective and crime novelist Ellery Queen solves a case involving the suspicious death of a rich man whose inheritors fight over his estate.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Kurt NeumannDirector
- Ralph BellamyEllery Queen
- Margaret LindsayNikki Porter
- Charley GrapewinInsp. Queen
- James BurkeSgt. Velle
- Michael WhalenDr. James Rogers
- Marsha HuntBarbara Braun
- Fred NibloJohn Braun
- Charles LaneDr. Prouty
- Ann ShoemakerLydia Braun
- Marion MartinCornelia
- Douglas FowleyRocky Taylor
- Morgan WallaceZachary
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frederic Dannay, Manfred Lee, Eric Taylor
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A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
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Ellery Queen, Master Detective: quick answers
What should I watch before Ellery Queen, Master Detective?
Watch The Spanish Cape Mystery (1935) and The Mandarin Mystery (1936) first.
What comes after Ellery Queen, Master Detective?
Next in the series: Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery (1941), Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime (1941), and Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring (1941).
Is Ellery Queen, Master Detective worth watching?
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How long is Ellery Queen, Master Detective?
Ellery Queen, Master Detective runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does Ellery Queen, Master Detective have a post-credits scene?
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Ellery Queen, Master Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ellery Queen, Master Detective is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ellery Queen, Master Detective on?
Ellery Queen, Master Detective isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 November 1940. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ellery Queen, Master Detective?
If you liked Ellery Queen, Master Detective, try Garage Sale Mystery: A Case Of Murder, Shadow of the Thin Man, The Blue Gardenia.
Who directed Ellery Queen, Master Detective?
Ellery Queen, Master Detective (1940) was directed by Kurt Neumann and stars Ralph Bellamy, Margaret Lindsay, Charley Grapewin.