Super-Sleuth
Synopsis
A movie actor playing a detective gets carried away with his role and starts trying to solve real-life crimes.
Top Cast
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Jack Oakie
Bill Martin
Ann Sothern
Mary Strand
Eduardo Ciannelli
Professor Herman
Alan Bruce
Larry Frank, a movie stand-in
Edgar Kennedy
Police Lt. Garrison
Joan Woodbury
Doris Duane, a film actress
Bradley Page
Ralph Waring
Paul Guilfoyle
Gibbons, a film director
Willie Best
Warts, Martin's manservant
William Corson
Beckett
Alec Craig
Eddie - Doorman
Paul Hurst
Motorcycle Cop
George Rosener
Policeman
Ann Hovey
Script Girl
Marie Marks
Hair Dresser
Al Klein
Cameraman
Fred Kelsey
Jailer
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Casey
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Screenplay & Story
- Gertrude Purcell, Ernest Pagano
- Original Title
- Super-Sleuth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Edward Small Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Stoloff
Gertrude Purcell, Ernest Pagano, Harry Segall
Joseph H. August
William Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Stoloff
Director
Gertrude Purcell
Screenplay
Ernest Pagano
Screenplay
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
William Hamilton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Super-Sleuth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Super-Sleuth about?
A movie actor playing a detective gets carried away with his role and starts trying to solve real-life crimes.
Who directed Super-Sleuth?
Super-Sleuth was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in Super-Sleuth?
The principal cast of Super-Sleuth includes Jack Oakie, Ann Sothern, Eduardo Ciannelli, Alan Bruce, Edgar Kennedy.
When was Super-Sleuth released and how long is it?
Super-Sleuth was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Super-Sleuth?
Super-Sleuth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).