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Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

Name: Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
Director: Gordon Douglas
Released: 1946-01-01
Duration: 1 hr 38 min
Rating: 5
Cast: Anne Jeffreys, Dick Wessel, Lyle Latell, Morgan Conway, Rita Corday

1946 1 hr 38 min 12 IDW Publishing

5/10 CMDB Rating

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Dick Tracy vs. Cueball Storyline

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball is a comic book screen adaptation directed by Gordon Douglas and released on 22 November 1946 by RKO Radio Pictures. It sits in that wonderfully chaotic space where capes, monsters, masks, mutations and studio decision-making all collide.

Whether it landed as a fan favourite, a cult curiosity or a “well, that happened” entry, it remains part of the bigger comic movie timeline — and around here, that means it gets a seat at the table. Possibly the wobbly one near the back, but still.

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball Director Gordon Douglas

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball Release date 22/11/1946

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball Content rating 12

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball Duration 1 hr 38 min

Last Updated 10/05/2025

Cast

Anne Jeffreys Dick Wessel Lyle Latell Morgan Conway Rita Corday

Cast of Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

Anne Jeffreys

Dick Wessel

Lyle Latell

Morgan Conway

Rita Corday

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball Review - 5/10 Rating

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball is one of those comic book adaptations that reminds you the genre has never been one simple thing. Directed by Gordon Douglas, it brings its own mix of spectacle, character drama, questionable choices and moments that make fans either cheer, groan, or quietly check whether the sequel did it better.

The strongest parts usually come when the film commits to its central idea instead of apologising for being based on comics. When the characters feel bold, strange or sincere, the material works. When it gets too tangled in studio notes, tonal whiplash or franchise homework, you can practically hear the spreadsheet breathing behind the camera.

Still, that is part of the fun. Comic book movies are messy little beasts, and Dick Tracy vs. Cueball has enough personality, legacy or pure oddball energy to deserve a proper spot in the database. It may not be perfect, but perfection is overrated. Capes are already ridiculous. We signed the waiver years ago.

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Did You Know?

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball was directed by Gordon Douglas.
The film/series was released on 22 November 1946.
It was produced or distributed by RKO Radio Pictures.
Key cast members include Morgan Conway, Anne Jeffreys, Lyle Latell.
It forms part of the wider history of comic book adaptations on screen.
Like many comic adaptations, it balances fan expectations with mainstream audience appeal.
The project helped shape how later comic book stories were presented on film or television.
Its legacy is often discussed through a mix of nostalgia, franchise context and fan debate.
The title remains a useful snapshot of where the genre was at the time.
Most importantly, it proves comic book movies were never just capes and punching. Sometimes they were capes, punching and deeply questionable boardroom confidence.