Man From Headquarters (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Man From Headquarters is a comedy and crime film directed by Jean Yarbrough, running about 64 minutes. “"THEY DON'T DARE KILL A REPORTER!" It's easy for an editor to say that, but he knows if he puts the finger on an underworld czar, he is a dead man!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police reporter solves a murder case in Chicago, then moves on to St. Louis-but not voluntarily, since he has been kidnapped by the minions of the Windy City gang leader against whom he is scheduled to testify.
Who’s in it. Man From Headquarters stars Frank Albertson as Larry Doyle, Joan Woodbury as Ann Weston, Dick Elliott as Editor Elwin A. Jonas and Byron Foulger as Hotel Manager Clark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Man From Headquarters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man From Headquarters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man From Headquarters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man From Headquarters (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man From Headquarters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man From Headquarters worth watching?
- Man From Headquarters holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man From Headquarters?
- Man From Headquarters stars Frank Albertson, Joan Woodbury, Dick Elliott, Byron Foulger and John Maxwell.
- When was Man From Headquarters released?
- Man From Headquarters was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.