From Headquarters (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1933, From Headquarters is a drama and mystery film directed by William Dieterle, running about 64 minutes. “SEE...The Miracles of Science the "lab" blood test x-ray and ultra-violet ray track down a murderer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a Broadway playboy is found dead, it's up to detective Jim Stevens to pick the murderer out of several likely candidates.
Who’s in it. From Headquarters stars George Brent as Lt. Jim Stevens, Margaret Lindsay as Lou Winton, Eugene Pallette as Sgt. Boggs and Edward Ellis as Dr. Van de Water, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, From Headquarters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From Headquarters page.
If you liked it. Fans of From Headquarters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From Headquarters (1933)?
- In US, From Headquarters is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is From Headquarters worth watching?
- From Headquarters holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in From Headquarters?
- From Headquarters stars George Brent, Margaret Lindsay, Eugene Pallette, Edward Ellis and Robert Barrat.