Charlie McCarthy, Detective(1939)
Charlie McCarthy, Detective Synopsis
Scotty Hamilton is a reporter who works for a crooked editor. Bill Banning is another reporter who is about to expose the editor's ties to the mob. When the editor is killed, both reporter Banning and mobster Tony Garcia are suspected.
Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939) is a comedy film directed by Frank Tuttle, released on December 22, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Edgar Bergen, Robert Cummings, Constance Moore and John Sutton. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Tuttle
- Writers:
- Richard Mack, Harold Shumate, Edward Eliscu
- Cinematographer:
- George Robinson
- Composer:
- Frank Skinner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Charlie McCarthy, Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edgar Bergen
as Himself
Robert Cummings
as Scotty Hamilton
Constance Moore
as Sheila Stuart
John Sutton
as Bill Banning
Louis Calhern
as Arthur Aldrich
Edgar Kennedy
as Inspector Dailey
Samuel S. Hinds
as Court Aldrich
Harold Huber
as Tony Garcia
Warren Hymer
as Dutch
- Mortimer Snerd
Mortimer Snerd
as Mortimer Snerd
Ray Turner
as Harrison 'Gravy' Randolph
Stanley Andrews
as Freight Captain
Key crew
Directed by Frank Tuttle, written by Richard Mack, Harold Shumate and Edward Eliscu.
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Charlie McCarthy, Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Charlie McCarthy, Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Charlie McCarthy, Detective online?
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Who stars in Charlie McCarthy, Detective?
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The main cast of Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939) includes Edgar Bergen, Robert Cummings, Constance Moore, John Sutton and Louis Calhern. The film was directed by Frank Tuttle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Charlie McCarthy, Detective released?
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Charlie McCarthy, Detective was released on December 22, 1939 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is Charlie McCarthy, Detective worth watching?
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Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.