Private Detective(1939)
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Private Detective Synopsis
A female private eye joins forces with a police detective to investigate the suspicious murder of a millionaire.
Private Detective (1939) is a mystery film directed by Noel M. Smith, released on December 9, 1939 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Jane Wyman, Dick Foran, Gloria Dickson and Maxie Rosenbloom. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Noel M. Smith
- Writers:
- Earle Snell, Kay Krausse, Raymond L. Schrock
- Producers:
- Bryan Foy
- Cinematographer:
- Ted D. McCord
- Composer:
- Rex Dunn
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Private Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Wyman
as Myrna Winslow
Dick Foran
as Jim Rickey
Gloria Dickson
as Mona Lannon
Maxie Rosenbloom
as Brody
John Ridgely
as Donald Norton
Morgan Conway
as Nat Flavin
John Eldredge
as Millard K. Lannon
Joseph Crehan
as Capt. Murphy
William B. Davidson
as Inspector Evans
Selmer Jackson
as Simmy Sanger
Vera Lewis
as Mrs. Widner
- Julie Stevens
Julie Stevens
as Elsie
Key crew
Directed by Noel M. Smith, written by Earle Snell, Kay Krausse and Raymond L. Schrock, produced by Bryan Foy.
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Private Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Private Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Private Detective online?
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Who stars in Private Detective?
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The main cast of Private Detective (1939) includes Jane Wyman, Dick Foran, Gloria Dickson, Maxie Rosenbloom and John Ridgely. The film was directed by Noel M. Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Private Detective released?
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Private Detective was released on December 9, 1939 and runs for 55m.
Is Private Detective worth watching?
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Private Detective (1939) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.