Private Detective
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Synopsis
A female private eye joins forces with a police detective to investigate the suspicious murder of a millionaire.
Top Cast
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Jane Wyman
Myrna Winslow
Dick Foran
Jim Rickey
Gloria Dickson
Mona Lannon
Maxie Rosenbloom
Brody
John Ridgely
Donald Norton
Morgan Conway
Nat Flavin
John Eldredge
Millard K. Lannon
Joseph Crehan
Capt. Murphy
William B. Davidson
Inspector Evans
Selmer Jackson
Simmy Sanger
Vera Lewis
Mrs. Widner
Julie Stevens
Elsie
Jack Mower
Detective Dolan
Henry Blair
Bobby Lannon
Willie Best
Norton's Valet
Alice Connors
Stenographer (uncredited)
Frank Dae
Judge Jas. C. Dewitt (uncredited)
John Deering
Police Operator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel M. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Snell, Raymond L. Schrock
- Original Score
- Rex Dunn
- Original Title
- Private Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel M. Smith
Earle Snell, Raymond L. Schrock, Kay Krausse
Rex Dunn
Ted D. McCord
Harold McLernon
Hal B. Wallis, Bryan Foy, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Earle Snell
Screenplay
Noel M. Smith
Director
Raymond L. Schrock
Screenplay
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Bryan Foy
Producer
Rex Dunn
Original Music Composer
Harold McLernon
Editor
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Detective
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Private Detective about?
A female private eye joins forces with a police detective to investigate the suspicious murder of a millionaire.
Who directed Private Detective?
Private Detective was directed by Noel M. Smith.
Who stars in Private Detective?
The principal cast of Private Detective includes Jane Wyman, Dick Foran, Gloria Dickson, Maxie Rosenbloom, John Ridgely.
When was Private Detective released and how long is it?
Private Detective was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Private Detective?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Private Detective was composed by Rex Dunn.