Call a Messenger (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film
Released in 1939, Call a Messenger is a drama and crime film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. A tough street kid attempts to rob a post office and is caught. In order to avoid reform school, he takes a job as a messenger with the post office. He finds that he likes it, and when his brother is released from prison, attempts to help his brother go straight. However, the two of them get mixed up with a local gangster, who has plans to start robbing post office branches and using the messenger and his brother to do it.
Who’s in it. Call a Messenger stars Billy Halop as Jimmy Hogan, Huntz Hall as 'Pig', Robert Armstrong as Kirk Graham and Mary Carlisle as Marge Hogan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Call a Messenger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Call a Messenger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Call a Messenger (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Call a Messenger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Call a Messenger?
- Call a Messenger stars Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Robert Armstrong, Mary Carlisle and Anne Nagel.
- When was Call a Messenger released?
- Call a Messenger was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.