Do Detectives Think?
Synopsis
An escaped convict is out to kill the judge who sentenced him. Two inept detectives are hired to guard the judge.
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Stan Laurel
Ferdinand Finkleberry
Oliver Hardy
Sherlock Pinkham
James Finlayson
Judge Foozle (uncredited)
Viola Richard
Mrs. Foozle (uncredited)
Noah Young
The Tipton Slasher (uncredited)
Frank Brownlee
Detective agency boss (uncredited)
Chester A. Bachman
Officer (uncredited)
Wilson Benge
Butler attacked by Slasher (uncredited)
Will Stanton
Killer's pal (uncredited)
Charley Young
Juror (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Guiol
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Roach
- Original Title
- Do Detectives Think?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Guiol
Hal Roach
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Guiol
Director
Hal Roach
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
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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 Do Detectives Think?
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What is Do Detectives Think? about?
An escaped convict is out to kill the judge who sentenced him. Two inept detectives are hired to guard the judge.
Who directed Do Detectives Think??
Do Detectives Think? was directed by Fred Guiol.
Who stars in Do Detectives Think??
The principal cast of Do Detectives Think? includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson, Viola Richard, Noah Young.
When was Do Detectives Think? released and how long is it?
Do Detectives Think? was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Do Detectives Think??
Do Detectives Think? holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).