Detectives
Synopsis
Lois, a stenographer at a luxury hotel, is being pursued by the hotel's house detective and a bellhop. When some valuable jewels are stolen, the bellhop--who has always dreamed of being a detective--sees his chance to both solve the jewel robbery and impress the woman he loves. The house detective, however, has other ideas.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chester M. Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Chester M. Franklin, Robert Lord
- Original Title
- Detectives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chester M. Franklin
Chester M. Franklin, Robert Lord
John Arnold
Frank Sullivan
Louis B. Mayer
Department Leadership Roster
Louis B. Mayer
Producer
Frank Sullivan
Editor
John Arnold
Director of Photography
David Cox
Costume Design
Chester M. Franklin
Director
Chester M. Franklin
Screenplay
Robert Lord
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Detectives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Detectives about?
Lois, a stenographer at a luxury hotel, is being pursued by the hotel's house detective and a bellhop. When some valuable jewels are stolen, the bellhop--who has always dreamed of being a detective--sees his chance to both solve the jewel robbery and impress the woman he loves. The house detective, however, has other ideas.
Who directed Detectives?
Detectives was directed by Chester M. Franklin.
Who stars in Detectives?
The principal cast of Detectives includes Karl Dane, George K. Arthur, Marceline Day, Tenen Holtz, Felecia Drenova.
When was Detectives released and how long is it?
Detectives was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.