Movie

Call a Messenger

“THE DEAD END KIDS versus THE LITTLE TOUGH GUYS Clashing head on...for control of the gutter!”

★ 8.0(1)19391h 5m

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Good to know

Director: Arthur Lubin
Release date: 1939-11-03
Runtime: 1h 5m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

About Call a Messenger

Call a Messenger is a 1939 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Arthur Lubin, starring Billy Halop, Huntz Hall and Robert Armstrong. It has a runtime of 1 hour 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Call a Messenger in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A tough street kid attempts to rob a post office and is caught. In order to avoid reform school, he takes a job as a messenger with the post office. He finds that he likes it, and when his brother is released from prison, attempts to help his brother go straight. However, the two of them get mixed up with a local gangster, who has plans to start robbing post office branches and using the messenger and his brother to do it.

Cast

Billy Halop

Jimmy Hogan

Huntz Hall

'Pig'

Robert Armstrong

Kirk Graham

Mary Carlisle

Marge Hogan

Anne Nagel

Frances O'Neill

Victor Jory

Ed Hogan

Buster Crabbe

Chuck Walsh

El Brendel

'Baldy'

Jimmy Butler

Bob Prichard

George Offerman, Jr.

Big Lip

Themes & keywords

dead end kidslittle tough guys

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Call a Messenger in Mexico?+

Call a Messenger is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Call a Messenger on Netflix?+

Call a Messenger is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Call a Messenger?+

Call a Messenger has a runtime of 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

Who stars in Call a Messenger?+

Call a Messenger stars Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Robert Armstrong, Mary Carlisle and Anne Nagel.

When did Call a Messenger come out?+

Call a Messenger is a 1939 movie directed by Arthur Lubin.

What genre is Call a Messenger?+

Call a Messenger is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Call a Messenger?+

Call a Messenger was directed by Arthur Lubin.