Man From Headquarters(1942)
"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!
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.
Movie: Man From Headquarters
Top 10 Billed Cast
Larry Doyle
Ann Weston
Editor Elwin A. Jonas
Hotel Manager Clark
Managing Editor Marvin
Hotel Clerk
Hat Check Girl
Whalen, Reporter
Gang Leader Louis Padroni
Knuckles
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