Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
1939, English. Directed by William Clemens.
THERE’S BEEN A MURDER IN THIS HOUSE! (AND IT’S HAUNTED TOO!)
Nancy helps two aging spinsters fulfill the byzantine provisions of their father's will, but the murder of their chauffeur complicates matters.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William ClemensDirector
- Bonita GranvilleNancy Drew
- Frankie ThomasTed Nickerson
- John LitelCarson Drew
- Frank OrthCaptain Tweedy
- Renie RianoEffie Schneider
- Vera LewisRosemary Turnbull
- Louise CarterFloretta Turnbull
- William GouldDaniel Talbert
- George GuhlSmitty
- John RidgelyReporter
- William HopperReporter
- Creighton HaleReporter
Details
- Released
- 9 September 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mildred Wirt Benson, Kenneth Gamet
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What Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase is based on
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase is based on The Hidden Staircase, a 1930 novel by Carolyn Keene, published by Grosset & Dunlap.
Novel · 1930
The Hidden Staircase
By Carolyn Keene
Published by Grosset & Dunlap
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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase: quick answers
What should I watch before Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase?
Watch Nancy Drew… Detective (1938), Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939), and Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter (1939) first.
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How long is Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase?
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase have a post-credits scene?
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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase on?
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 September 1939. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase?
If you liked Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, try Nancy Drew, Song of the Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase?
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939) was directed by William Clemens and stars Bonita Granville, Frankie Thomas, John Litel.
What is Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase based on?
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase is based on The Hidden Staircase, a 1930 novel by Carolyn Keene, published by Grosset & Dunlap.