So You Want to Be a Detective
Synopsis
Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard L. Bare
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard L. Bare, David Swift
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- So You Want to Be a Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Richard L. Bare Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard L. Bare
Richard L. Bare, David Swift
William Lava
Wesley Anderson
Everett Sutherland
Gordon Hollingshead
Department Leadership Roster
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Richard L. Bare
Director
Richard L. Bare
Writer
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
Everett Sutherland
Editor
Wesley Anderson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About So You Want to Be a Detective
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is So You Want to Be a Detective about?
Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.
Who directed So You Want to Be a Detective?
So You Want to Be a Detective was directed by Richard L. Bare.
Who stars in So You Want to Be a Detective?
The principal cast of So You Want to Be a Detective includes George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Lila Leeds, Kit Guard.
When was So You Want to Be a Detective released and how long is it?
So You Want to Be a Detective was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for So You Want to Be a Detective?
The original motion picture soundtrack for So You Want to Be a Detective was composed by William Lava.