How to Be a Detective
1936, English. Directed by Felix E. Feist.
This Robert Benchley 'How To' comedy short attempts to teach us how to profile criminals by physical characteristics.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 17 October 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Benchley, Frederic I. Rinaldo, Robert Lees
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How long is How to Be a Detective?
How to Be a Detective runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
Does How to Be a Detective have a post-credits scene?
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How to Be a Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How to Be a Detective is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is How to Be a Detective on?
How to Be a Detective isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 October 1936. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like How to Be a Detective?
If you liked How to Be a Detective, try The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Shadow of the Thin Man, Wrong Cops.
Who directed How to Be a Detective?
How to Be a Detective (1936) was directed by Felix E. Feist and stars Robert Benchley, Arthur Hoyt, Dewey Robinson.