Detectives (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Detectives is a comedy and mystery film directed by Chester M. Franklin, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Lois, a stenographer at a luxury hotel, is being pursued by the hotel's house detective and a bellhop. When some valuable jewels are stolen, the bellhop--who has always dreamed of being a detective--sees his chance to both solve the jewel robbery and impress the woman he loves. The house detective, however, has other ideas.
Who’s in it. Detectives stars Karl Dane as The House Detective, George K. Arthur as The Bellhop, Marceline Day as Lois and Tenen Holtz as Orloff, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detectives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detectives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detectives (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Detectives change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Detectives?
- Detectives stars Karl Dane, George K. Arthur, Marceline Day, Tenen Holtz and Felecia Drenova.
- When was Detectives released?
- Detectives was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.