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Nancy Drew… Detective

Nancy Drew… Detective

A REAL SLEUTH SHOWS YOU HOW IT'S DONE! LAUGHS AND FUN FOR ALL!

Part of Nancy Drew Collection

1938•1h 6m•6.3/10
ComedyMystery

Ratings

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6.3/10(19)

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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Production

Warner Bros. Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Bonita Granville

Bonita Granville

Nancy Drew

John Litel

John Litel

Carson Drew

James Stephenson

James Stephenson

Challon

Frankie Thomas

Frankie Thomas

Ted Nickerson

Frank Orth

Frank Orth

Captain Tweedy

Helena Phillips Evans

Mary Eldredge

Renie Riano

Renie Riano

Effie Schneider

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

Hollister

Dick Purcell

Dick Purcell

Keiffer

Edward Keane

Edward Keane

Adam Thorne

Mae Busch

Mae Busch

Miss Tyson

Tommy Bupp

Tommy Bupp

Spud Murphy (uncredited)

Betty Jane Graham

Betty Jane Graham

Brinwood Student (uncredited)

Stuart Holmes

Stuart Holmes

Telegrapher (uncredited)

Vera Lewis

Vera Lewis

Miss Van Deering (uncredited)

Jack Mower

Jack Mower

Radio Station Technician (uncredited)

John Ridgely

John Ridgely

Radio Station Technician (uncredited)

Cliff Saum

Farmer (uncredited)

Joanne Tree

Student with Black Hat (uncredited)

Brandon Tynan

Brandon Tynan

Ray Spires (uncredited)

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