Movie

The Crimson Canary

“Rhythm cults exposed!”

★ 7.5(2)19451h 4m

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Good to know

Director: John Hoffman
Release date: 1945-11-09
Runtime: 1h 4m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

About The Crimson Canary

The Crimson Canary is a 1945 movie in the Mystery and Music genres, directed by John Hoffman, starring Noah Beery Jr., Lois Collier and John Litel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Crimson Canary in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When a conniving female singer turns up dead, with the evidence pointing to the band’s drummer, jazz trumpeter Danny Brooks attempts to clear him—only to implicate himself and the rest of the band in the process. Can a jazz-loving police detective and Danny’s fiancée solve the case before the next downbeat?

Cast

Noah Beery Jr.

Danny Brooks

Lois Collier

Jean Walker

John Litel

Roger Quinn

Steven Geray

Vic Miller

Claudia Drake

Anita Lane

Danny Morton

Johnny

Jimmie Dodd

Chuck

Steve Brodie

Hillary

John Kellogg

Keys

Arthur Space

Detective Carlyle

Josh White

Coleman Hawkins

Themes & keywords

jazz band

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Crimson Canary in Japan?+

The Crimson Canary is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Crimson Canary on Netflix?+

The Crimson Canary is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Crimson Canary?+

The Crimson Canary has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

Who stars in The Crimson Canary?+

The Crimson Canary stars Noah Beery Jr., Lois Collier, John Litel, Steven Geray and Claudia Drake.

When did The Crimson Canary come out?+

The Crimson Canary is a 1945 movie directed by John Hoffman.

What genre is The Crimson Canary?+

The Crimson Canary is Mystery and Music film.

Who directed The Crimson Canary?+

The Crimson Canary was directed by John Hoffman.