Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase(1939)
THERE’S BEEN A MURDER IN THIS HOUSE! (AND IT’S HAUNTED TOO!)
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase Synopsis
Nancy helps two aging spinsters fulfill the byzantine provisions of their father's will, but the murder of their chauffeur complicates matters.
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939) is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by William Clemens, released on September 9, 1939 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Bonita Granville, Frankie Thomas, John Litel and Frank Orth. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- William Clemens
- Writers:
- Mildred Wirt Benson, Kenneth Gamet, Edward Stratemeyer
- Cinematographer:
- L. William O'Connell
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939) Trailer
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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bonita Granville
as Nancy Drew
Frankie Thomas
as Ted Nickerson
John Litel
as Carson Drew
Frank Orth
as Captain Tweedy
Renie Riano
as Effie Schneider
Vera Lewis
as Rosemary Turnbull
Louise Carter
as Floretta Turnbull
William Gould
as Daniel Talbert
George Guhl
as Smitty
John Ridgely
as Reporter
William Hopper
as Reporter
Creighton Hale
as Reporter
Key crew
Directed by William Clemens, written by Mildred Wirt Benson, Kenneth Gamet and Edward Stratemeyer.
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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 15 ratings.
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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase?
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The main cast of Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939) includes Bonita Granville, Frankie Thomas, John Litel, Frank Orth and Renie Riano. The film was directed by William Clemens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase released?
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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase was released on September 9, 1939 and runs for 1h.
Is Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase worth watching?
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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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