
The Great Detective
Synopsis
Ham, with his 999 disguises, is called on by Mrs. Worry to keep an eye on her husband. Armed with a photograph of hubby, the two set out on a riotous sleuthing career which ends with a bang when they find hubby at dinner with another fair lady and send the news to wifey.
Top Cast
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July 18, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Hamilton
- Original Title
- The Great Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Hamilton
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Detective
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What is The Great Detective about?
Ham, with his 999 disguises, is called on by Mrs. Worry to keep an eye on her husband. Armed with a photograph of hubby, the two set out on a riotous sleuthing career which ends with a bang when they find hubby at dinner with another fair lady and send the news to wifey.
Who directed The Great Detective?
The Great Detective was directed by Lloyd Hamilton.
Who stars in The Great Detective?
The principal cast of The Great Detective includes Lloyd Hamilton, Bud Duncan, Eileen Godsey, Albert Edmondson.
When was The Great Detective released and how long is it?
The Great Detective was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Detective?
The Great Detective holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
