Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery
1941, English. Directed by James P. Hogan.
A KILLER IN THE BAG! WOMEN IN HIS HAIR!
Ventriloquist and world traveler Gordon Cobb is murdered by a gang of jewel thieves. Baffled by the contradictory clues, Inspector Queen asks his son, Ellery, to help out.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- James P. HoganDirector
- Ralph BellamyEllery Queen
- Margaret LindsayNikki Porter
- Charley GrapewinInsp. Queen
- Noel MadisonGordon Cobb
- Ann DoranSheila Cobb
- James BurkeSergeant Velie
- Anna May WongLois Ling
- Eduardo CiannelliCount Brett
- Frank AlbertsonSanders
- Charles LaneDoc Prouty
- Russell HicksHarry Walsh
- Tom DuganMcGrath
Details
- Released
- 24 March 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Taylor, Frederic Dannay, Manfred Lee
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Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery: quick answers
What should I watch before Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery?
Watch The Spanish Cape Mystery (1935), The Mandarin Mystery (1936), and Ellery Queen, Master Detective (1940) first.
What comes after Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery?
Next in the series: Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime (1941), Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring (1941), and A Close Call for Ellery Queen (1942).
Is Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery worth watching?
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How long is Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery?
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery on?
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 March 1941. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery?
If you liked Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery, try Night Train to Lisbon, The Caveman's Valentine, Absolution.
Who directed Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery?
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery (1941) was directed by James P. Hogan and stars Ralph Bellamy, Margaret Lindsay, Charley Grapewin.