Michael Shayne: Private Detective
1940, English. Directed by Eugene Forde.
Millionaire sportsman Hiram Brighton hires gumshoe Michael Shayne to keep his spoiled daughter Phyllis away from racetrack betting windows and roulette wheels. After Phyllis slips away and continues her compulsive gambling, Shayne fakes the murder of her gambler boyfriend, who is also romancing the daughter of casino owner Benny Gordon, in order to frighten her. When the tout really ends up murdered, Shayne and Phyllis' Aunt Olivia, an avid reader of murder mysteries, both try to find the identity of the killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Eugene FordeDirector
- Lloyd NolanMichael Shayne
- Marjorie WeaverPhyllis Brighton
- Joan ValerieMarsha Gordon
- Walter AbelElliott Thomas
- Elizabeth PattersonAunt Olivia
- Donald MacBrideChief Peter Painter
- Douglass DumbrilleBenny Gordon (as Douglas Dumbrille)
- Clarence KolbHiram P. Brighton
- George MeekerHarry Grange
- Charles ColemanPonsby
- Adrian MorrisAl
- Robert Emmett KeaneLarry Kincaid
Details
- Released
- 19 December 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stanley Rauh, Manning O'Connor
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Michael Shayne: Private Detective: quick answers
What comes after Michael Shayne: Private Detective?
Next in the series: Sleepers West (1941), Dressed to Kill (1941), and Blue, White and Perfect (1942).
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How long is Michael Shayne: Private Detective?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does Michael Shayne: Private Detective have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Michael Shayne: Private Detective on?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Michael Shayne: Private Detective?
If you liked Michael Shayne: Private Detective, try The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, The Late Show, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Michael Shayne: Private Detective?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940) was directed by Eugene Forde and stars Lloyd Nolan, Marjorie Weaver, Joan Valerie.