Nancy Drew... Reporter
“What chance has a story with this 16-year-old newshawk on its trail?”
Synopsis
While participating in a contest at a local newspaper in which high school students are asked to submit a news story, Nancy Drew intercepts a real story assignment concerning the death of a woman who was poisoned. Nancy doesn't think the young woman accused of the crime is guilty and corrals her neighbor Ted into searching for a vital piece of evidence and stumbles onto the identity of the real killer.
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Nancy Drew Reporter Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-13
Top Cast
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Bonita Granville
Nancy Drew
John Litel
Carson Drew
Frankie Thomas
Ted Nickerson
Dickie Jones
Killer Parkins
Mary Lee
Mary Nickerson
Larry Williams
Miles Lambert
Betty Amann
Eula Denning
Thomas E. Jackson
City Editor Bostwick
Olin Howland
Police Sergeant Entwhistle
Sheila Bromley
Bonnie Lucas
Hooper Atchley
The Chemist (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
Tracy (uncredited)
Sam Bagley
Trainer (uncredited)
Al Bain
Gym Spectator (uncredited)
Frankie Burke
Beldenburg Hotel Bellboy (uncredited)
Nat Carr
Dr. Carey (uncredited)
Glen Cavender
Newspaper Office Worker / Beldenburg Hotel Passerby (uncredited)
Loia Cheaney
Newspaper Office Worker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Gamet
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Nancy Drew... Reporter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Clemens
Kenneth Gamet, Mildred Wirt Benson, Edward Stratemeyer
Heinz Roemheld
Arthur Edeson
Frank DeWar
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
William Clemens
Director
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Frank DeWar
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
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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 Nancy Drew... Reporter
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What is Nancy Drew... Reporter about?
While participating in a contest at a local newspaper in which high school students are asked to submit a news story, Nancy Drew intercepts a real story assignment concerning the death of a woman who was poisoned. Nancy doesn't think the young woman accused of the crime is guilty and corrals her neighbor Ted into searching for a vital piece of evidence and stumbles onto the identity of the real killer.
Who directed Nancy Drew... Reporter?
Nancy Drew... Reporter was directed by William Clemens.
Who stars in Nancy Drew... Reporter?
The principal cast of Nancy Drew... Reporter includes Bonita Granville, John Litel, Frankie Thomas, Dickie Jones, Mary Lee.
When was Nancy Drew... Reporter released and how long is it?
Nancy Drew... Reporter was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Nancy Drew... Reporter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nancy Drew... Reporter was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
Is Nancy Drew... Reporter based on a book or true story?
Nancy Drew... Reporter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward Stratemeyer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nancy Drew... Reporter?
Nancy Drew... Reporter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).