How to Be a Detective
Synopsis
This Robert Benchley 'How To' comedy short attempts to teach us how to profile criminals by physical characteristics.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Benchley, Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
- Original Title
- How to Be a Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix E. Feist
Robert Benchley, Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
Department Leadership Roster
Felix E. Feist
Director
Robert Benchley
Writer
Robert Lees
Writer
Frederic I. Rinaldo
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Be a Detective
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What is How to Be a Detective about?
This Robert Benchley 'How To' comedy short attempts to teach us how to profile criminals by physical characteristics.
Who directed How to Be a Detective?
How to Be a Detective was directed by Felix E. Feist.
Who stars in How to Be a Detective?
The principal cast of How to Be a Detective includes Robert Benchley, Arthur Hoyt, Dewey Robinson.
When was How to Be a Detective released and how long is it?
How to Be a Detective was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Be a Detective?
How to Be a Detective holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).