Tom Sawyer, Detective(1938)
Tom Sawyer, Detective Synopsis
The further adventures of Twain's most beloved fictional characters of Tom Sawyer and his friend, Huckleberry Finn.
Tom Sawyer, Detective (1938) is a comedy and mystery film directed by Louis King, released on December 24, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Billy Cook, Donald O'Connor, Porter Hall and Phil Warren. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis King
- Writers:
- Stuart Anthony, Lewis R. Foster
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Tom Sawyer, Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billy Cook
as Tom Sawyer
Donald O'Connor
as Huckleberry Finn
Porter Hall
as Uncle Silas Phelps
- Phil Warren
Phil Warren
as Jeff Rutledge
Janet Waldo
as Ruth Phelps
Elisabeth Risdon
as Aunt Sally Phelps
William Haade
as Jupiter Dunlap / Jake Dunlap
Edward Pawley
as Brace Dunlap
Clem Bevans
as Sheriff "Turkeyneck" Slocum
Raymond Hatton
as Judge Tyler
Howard M. Mitchell
as Elmer Hawkins, Prosecutor
Stanley Price
as Clayton
Key crew
Directed by Louis King, written by Stuart Anthony and Lewis R. Foster.
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Tom Sawyer, Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Tom Sawyer, Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tom Sawyer, Detective online?
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Who stars in Tom Sawyer, Detective?
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The main cast of Tom Sawyer, Detective (1938) includes Billy Cook, Donald O'Connor, Porter Hall, Phil Warren and Janet Waldo. The film was directed by Louis King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tom Sawyer, Detective released?
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Tom Sawyer, Detective was released on December 24, 1938 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Tom Sawyer, Detective worth watching?
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Tom Sawyer, Detective (1938) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.