Mary Ryan, Detective
Synopsis
A female police detective enters jail to gain the confidence of a shoplifter and learn the identity of the leader of a stolen goods racket.
Top Cast
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Marsha Hunt
Mary Ryan
John Litel
Capt. Billings
June Vincent
Estelle Byron
Harry Shannon
Sawyer
William Phillips
Joey Gurney (as William Phillips)
Katherine Warren
Mrs. Angie Sawyer
Victoria Horne
Wilma Hall
John Dehner
Belden
Arthur Space
Mike Faber
Kernan Cripps
Riley
Chester Clute
Chester Wiggin
Paul E. Burns
Collins
I. Stanford Jolley
Mike, the Chauffeur
Bess Flowers
Mrs. Moss (aka Mrs. Horne)
Isabel Randolph
Isabel Simpson
Ben Welden
Sammy
Robert Emmett Keane
Munsell
Doreen McCann
Patsy Hall
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abby Berlin
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bricker
- Original Title
- Mary Ryan, Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abby Berlin
George Bricker, Harry Fried
Vincent J. Farrar
James Sweeney
Rudolph C. Flothow
Department Leadership Roster
Abby Berlin
Director
George Bricker
Screenplay
Rudolph C. Flothow
Producer
Vincent J. Farrar
Director of Photography
James Sweeney
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary Ryan, Detective
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mary Ryan, Detective about?
A female police detective enters jail to gain the confidence of a shoplifter and learn the identity of the leader of a stolen goods racket.
Who directed Mary Ryan, Detective?
Mary Ryan, Detective was directed by Abby Berlin.
Who stars in Mary Ryan, Detective?
The principal cast of Mary Ryan, Detective includes Marsha Hunt, John Litel, June Vincent, Harry Shannon, William Phillips.
When was Mary Ryan, Detective released and how long is it?
Mary Ryan, Detective was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.