A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen

A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
Theatrical release poster
Directed by James P. Hogan
Screenplay by Eric Taylor
Based on A Good Samaritan
by Ellery Queen
Produced by Larry Darmour
Starring William Gargan
Margaret Lindsay
Charley Grapewin
John Litel
Lilian Bond
James Burke
Cinematography James S. Brown Jr.
Edited by Dwight Caldwell
Music by Lee Zahler
Production
company
Larry Darmour Productions
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date
  • May 7, 1942
Running time
 70 minutes
Country United States
Language English

A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen is a 1942 American mystery film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Eric Taylor. It is based on the 1940 play A Good Samaritan by Ellery Queen. The film stars William Gargan, Margaret Lindsay, Charley Grapewin, John Litel, Lilian Bond and James Burke. The film was released on May 7, 1942, by Columbia Pictures.

Plot

While on a business trip to California, Ellery and Nikki get involved with a man who was presumed dead, but is now suspected in embezzlement, money laundering, and murder. They manage to keep one step ahead of both the crooks and the law.

Cast