Miss Pinkerton
“The Most Unusual Mystery of the Year”
Synopsis
Scion of the once-rich Mitchell family, Herbert Wynn is found shot to death. Nurse Adams, bored by hospital routine, is recruited by the police to ferret out clues as she tends to Wynn's elderly aunt Julia. Jokingly given the 'rank' of Miss Pinkerton, after the famous detective agency, Adams probes into the mystery, but not before a second death.
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Miss Pinkerton (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-11
Top Cast
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Joan Blondell
Nurse Georgia Adams aka Miss Pinkerton
George Brent
Police Inspector Patten
Ruth Hall
Paula Brent
John Wray
Hugo
Elizabeth Patterson
Juliet Mitchell
C. Henry Gordon
Dr. Stuart
Holmes Herbert
Arthur Glenn
Mary Doran
Florence Lenz
Blanche Friderici
Mary
Mae Madison
Second Nurse
Nigel De Brulier
Coroner James A. Clemp
Eulalie Jensen
Superintendent of Nurses Miss Gibbons
Walter Brennan
Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
Lyle Talbot
Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
Luana Walters
First Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Roberts Rinehart, Niven Busch, Robert Tasker, Lillie Hayward
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Miss Pinkerton
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Mary Roberts Rinehart, Niven Busch, Robert Tasker, Lillie Hayward
Bernhard Kaun
Barney McGill
Ray Curtiss
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Niven Busch
Writer
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
Ray Curtiss
Editor
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Lillie Hayward
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miss Pinkerton
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What is Miss Pinkerton about?
Scion of the once-rich Mitchell family, Herbert Wynn is found shot to death. Nurse Adams, bored by hospital routine, is recruited by the police to ferret out clues as she tends to Wynn's elderly aunt Julia. Jokingly given the 'rank' of Miss Pinkerton, after the famous detective agency, Adams probes into the mystery, but not before a second death.
Who directed Miss Pinkerton?
Miss Pinkerton was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Miss Pinkerton?
The principal cast of Miss Pinkerton includes Joan Blondell, George Brent, Ruth Hall, John Wray, Elizabeth Patterson.
When was Miss Pinkerton released and how long is it?
Miss Pinkerton was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Miss Pinkerton?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miss Pinkerton was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
Is Miss Pinkerton based on a book or true story?
Miss Pinkerton is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Roberts Rinehart".