Nancy Drew… Detective
“A real sleuth shows you how it's done! Laughs and fun for all!”
1938•1h 6m•6.5•Released
ComedyMystery
After a wealthy dowager who has made a substantial donation to her alma mater suddenly disappears, Nancy Drew sets out to solve the mystery.
Director
William Clemens
Writer
Kenneth Gamet
Languages
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Bonita Granville
Nancy Drew
John Litel
Carson Drew
James Stephenson
Challon
Frankie Thomas
Ted Nickerson
Frank Orth
Captain Tweedy
Helena Phillips Evans
Mary Eldredge
Renie Riano
Effie Schneider
Charles Trowbridge
Hollister
Dick Purcell
Keiffer
Edward Keane
Adam Thorne
Mae Busch
Miss Tyson
Tommy Bupp
Spud Murphy (uncredited)
Betty Jane Graham
Brinwood Student (uncredited)
Stuart Holmes
Telegrapher (uncredited)
Vera Lewis
Miss Van Deering (uncredited)
Production
Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Producer
Bryan Foy
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