Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Synopsis
Scotty Hamilton is a reporter who works for a crooked editor. Bill Banning is another reporter who is about to expose the editor's ties to the mob. When the editor is killed, both reporter Banning and mobster Tony Garcia are suspected.
Top Cast
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Edgar Bergen
Himself
Robert Cummings
Scotty Hamilton
Constance Moore
Sheila Stuart
John Sutton
Bill Banning
Louis Calhern
Arthur Aldrich
Edgar Kennedy
Inspector Dailey
Samuel S. Hinds
Court Aldrich
Harold Huber
Tony Garcia
Warren Hymer
Dutch
Mortimer Snerd
Mortimer Snerd
Ray Turner
Harrison 'Gravy' Randolph
Stanley Andrews
Freight Captain
Granville Bates
Judge Black
Dora Clement
Drunk's Wife
G. Pat Collins
McNeil
Alec Craig
Bounds
Eddie Dunn
Officer Walsh
Edward Fliegle
Laundry Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tuttle
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Eliscu, Harold Shumate, Richard Mack
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Charlie McCarthy, Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tuttle
Edward Eliscu, Harold Shumate, Richard Mack, Darrell Ware, Robertson White
Frank Skinner
George Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tuttle
Director
Edward Eliscu
Screenplay
Harold Shumate
Screenplay
Richard Mack
Screenplay
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie McCarthy, Detective about?
Scotty Hamilton is a reporter who works for a crooked editor. Bill Banning is another reporter who is about to expose the editor's ties to the mob. When the editor is killed, both reporter Banning and mobster Tony Garcia are suspected.
Who directed Charlie McCarthy, Detective?
Charlie McCarthy, Detective was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Who stars in Charlie McCarthy, Detective?
The principal cast of Charlie McCarthy, Detective includes Edgar Bergen, Robert Cummings, Constance Moore, John Sutton, Louis Calhern.
When was Charlie McCarthy, Detective released and how long is it?
Charlie McCarthy, Detective was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Charlie McCarthy, Detective?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charlie McCarthy, Detective was composed by Frank Skinner.