Nancy Drew… Detective (1938)
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A REAL SLEUTH SHOWS YOU HOW IT'S DONE! LAUGHS AND FUN FOR ALL!
After a wealthy dowager who has made a substantial donation to her alma mater suddenly disappears, Nancy Drew sets out to solve the mystery.
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Bonita GranvilleNancy Drew
John LitelCarson Drew
James StephensonChallon
Frankie ThomasTheodore 'Ted' Nickerson
Frank OrthCaptain TweedyHelena Phillips EvansMary Eldredge
Renie RianoEffie Schneider, Drew's Maid
Charles TrowbridgeHollister
Dick PurcellKeiffer
Edward KeaneAdam Thorne
Mae BuschMiss Tyson, the Nurse
Tommy BuppSpud Murphy (uncredited)Keywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · MysteryTheme affinitySchool · Lawyer · Old WomanNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference330476
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Frequently asked questions about Nancy Drew… Detective
What is Nancy Drew… Detective about?
After a wealthy dowager who has made a substantial donation to her alma mater suddenly disappears, Nancy Drew sets out to solve the mystery.
How long is Nancy Drew… Detective?
Nancy Drew… Detective has a runtime of 66 minutes.