Nancy Drew… Detective(1938)
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Nancy Drew… Detective Synopsis
After a wealthy dowager who has made a substantial donation to her alma mater suddenly disappears, Nancy Drew sets out to solve the mystery.
Nancy Drew… Detective (1938) is a comedy and mystery film directed by William Clemens, released on November 19, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Bonita Granville, John Litel, James Stephenson and Frankie Thomas. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- William Clemens
- Writers:
- Kenneth Gamet, Mildred Wirt Benson, John Langan
- Producers:
- Bryan Foy
- Cinematographer:
- L. William O'Connell
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Nancy Drew… Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bonita Granville
as Nancy Drew
John Litel
as Carson Drew
James Stephenson
as Challon
Frankie Thomas
as Ted Nickerson
Frank Orth
as Captain Tweedy
- Helena Phillips Evans
Helena Phillips Evans
as Mary Eldredge
Renie Riano
as Effie Schneider
Charles Trowbridge
as Hollister
Dick Purcell
as Keiffer
Edward Keane
as Adam Thorne
Mae Busch
as Miss Tyson
Tommy Bupp
as Spud Murphy (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Clemens, written by Kenneth Gamet, Mildred Wirt Benson and John Langan, produced by Bryan Foy.
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Nancy Drew… Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 21 ratings.
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Nancy Drew… Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nancy Drew… Detective online?
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Who stars in Nancy Drew… Detective?
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The main cast of Nancy Drew… Detective (1938) includes Bonita Granville, John Litel, James Stephenson, Frankie Thomas and Frank Orth. 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… Detective released?
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Nancy Drew… Detective was released on November 19, 1938 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is Nancy Drew… Detective worth watching?
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Nancy Drew… Detective (1938) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 21 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.