Private Detective 62
“It's a pleasure to have your home wrecked by a man like him.”
Synopsis
A former government agent in France, who has failed at an assignment and been disavowed, is deported back to the USA, where he can only find work at a low-rent detective agency. He soon gets involved with a woman with ties to a crooked gambling club owner, who is a client of his agency.
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Private Detective 62
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-08
Top Cast
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William Powell
Donald Free
Margaret Lindsay
Janet Reynolds
Arthur Hohl
Dan Hogan
Ruth Donnelly
Amy Moran
Gordon Westcott
Tony Bandor
Natalie Moorhead
Helen Burns
James Bell
Whitey
Hobart Cavanaugh
Harcourt S. Burns
Irving Bacon
Cab Driver
Arthur Byron
Tracey (Uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Bartender (Uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
Club Doorman (Uncredited)
Charles Lane
Process Server (Uncredited)
Eddie Phillips
Mrs. Wright's Paramour (Uncredited)
Georges Renavent
Ship's Captain Henri LaFarge (Uncredited)
Sheila Terry
Mrs. Wright (Uncredited)
Charles Cahill Wilson
Club Bartender (Uncredited)
Toby Wing
Free's Lady Friend (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Rian James
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Private Detective 62
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Rian James, Raoul Whitfield
Bernhard Kaun
Tony Gaudio
Harold McLernon
Department Leadership Roster
Rian James
Screenplay
Harold McLernon
Editor
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Michael Curtiz
Director
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Detective 62
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What is Private Detective 62 about?
A former government agent in France, who has failed at an assignment and been disavowed, is deported back to the USA, where he can only find work at a low-rent detective agency. He soon gets involved with a woman with ties to a crooked gambling club owner, who is a client of his agency.
Who directed Private Detective 62?
Private Detective 62 was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Private Detective 62?
The principal cast of Private Detective 62 includes William Powell, Margaret Lindsay, Arthur Hohl, Ruth Donnelly, Gordon Westcott.
When was Private Detective 62 released and how long is it?
Private Detective 62 was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Private Detective 62?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Private Detective 62 was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Private Detective 62?
Private Detective 62 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).