Camera Sleuth(1951)
Camera Sleuth Synopsis
In this Pete Smith Specialty short, we see how real-life investigator Jo Goggin used a motion picture surveillance camera to gather evidence and disprove a fraudulent insurance claim.
Camera Sleuth (1951) is a crime and documentary film directed by Dave O'Brien, released on April 28, 1951 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Pete Smith, Jo A. Goggin and John Miljan. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Dave O'Brien
- Writers:
- James Gruen, Dave O'Brien
- Producers:
- Pete Smith
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Lipstein
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Camera Sleuth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pete Smith
as Narrator (voice)
- Jo A. Goggin
Jo A. Goggin
as Himself
John Miljan
as Herman Taphert (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Dave O'Brien, written by James Gruen and Dave O'Brien, produced by Pete Smith.
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Camera Sleuth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Camera Sleuth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Camera Sleuth online?
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Who stars in Camera Sleuth?
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The main cast of Camera Sleuth (1951) includes Pete Smith, Jo A. Goggin and John Miljan. The film was directed by Dave O'Brien. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Camera Sleuth released?
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Camera Sleuth was released on April 28, 1951 and runs for 10m.
Is Camera Sleuth worth watching?
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Camera Sleuth (1951) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.