How to Be a Detective
Synopsis
Goofy is "Johnny Eyeball, Private Eye" who gets mixed up in a surreal whodunnit involving a classy dame, a cop, weasels, and the mysterious missing Al.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Kinney
- Screenplay & Story
- Brice Mack, Dick Kinney
- Original Title
- How to Be a Detective
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Kinney
Brice Mack, Dick Kinney
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Kinney
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Be a Detective
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What is How to Be a Detective about?
Goofy is "Johnny Eyeball, Private Eye" who gets mixed up in a surreal whodunnit involving a classy dame, a cop, weasels, and the mysterious missing Al.
Who directed How to Be a Detective?
How to Be a Detective was directed by Jack Kinney.
Who stars in How to Be a Detective?
The principal cast of How to Be a Detective includes Pinto Colvig, Billy Bletcher, June Foray.
When was How to Be a Detective released and how long is it?
How to Be a Detective was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 7m.