Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery(1941)
A KILLER IN THE BAG! WOMEN IN HIS HAIR!
Ventriloquist and world traveler Gordon Cobb is murdered by a gang of jewel thieves. Baffled by the contradictory clues, Inspector Queen asks his son, Ellery, to help out.
Movie: Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery
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Ellery Queen
Nikki Porter
Insp. Queen
Gordon Cobb
Sheila Cobb
Sgt. Velie
Lois Ling
Count Brett (as Edward Ciannelli)
Sanders
Doc Prouty
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Ventriloquist and world traveler Gordon Cobb is murdered by a gang of jewel thieves. Baffled by the contradictory clues, Inspector Queen asks his son, Ellery, to help out.
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1941-03-24
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A KILLER IN THE BAG! WOMEN IN HIS HAIR!
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