Charlie McCarthy, Detective
1939, English. Directed by Frank Tuttle.
Scotty Hamilton is a reporter who works for a crooked editor. Bill Banning is another reporter who is about to expose the editor's ties to the mob. When the editor is killed, both reporter Banning and mobster Tony Garcia are suspected.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Frank TuttleDirector
- Edgar BergenHimself
- Robert CummingsScotty Hamilton
- Constance MooreSheila Stuart
- John SuttonBill Banning
- Louis CalhernArthur Aldrich
- Edgar KennedyInspector Dailey
- Samuel S. HindsCourt Aldrich
- Harold HuberTony Garcia
- Warren HymerDutch
- Mortimer SnerdMortimer Snerd
- Ray TurnerHarrison 'Gravy' Randolph
- Stanley AndrewsFreight Captain
Details
- Released
- 22 December 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Darrell Ware, Edward Eliscu, Richard Mack
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Charlie McCarthy, Detective runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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Charlie McCarthy, Detective isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Charlie McCarthy, Detective?
If you liked Charlie McCarthy, Detective, try LaRoy, Texas, Mr. Bones, Fun with Dick and Jane.
Who directed Charlie McCarthy, Detective?
Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939) was directed by Frank Tuttle and stars Edgar Bergen, Robert Cummings, Constance Moore.