Nancy Drew… Detective
1938, English. Directed by William Clemens.
A real sleuth shows you how it's done! Laughs and fun for all!
After a wealthy dowager who has made a substantial donation to her alma mater suddenly disappears, Nancy Drew sets out to solve the mystery.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- William ClemensDirector
- Bonita GranvilleNancy Drew
- John LitelCarson Drew
- James StephensonChallon
- Frankie ThomasTed Nickerson
- Frank OrthCaptain Tweedy
- Helena Phillips EvansMary Eldredge
- Renie RianoEffie Schneider
- Charles TrowbridgeHollister
- Dick PurcellKeiffer
- Edward KeaneAdam Thorne
- Mae BuschMiss Tyson
- Tommy BuppSpud Murphy (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kenneth Gamet, Mildred Wirt Benson, Carolyn Keene
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What Nancy Drew… Detective is based on
Nancy Drew… Detective is based on Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, a novel by Carolyn Keene.
Novel
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories
By Carolyn Keene
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Nancy Drew… Detective: quick answers
What comes after Nancy Drew… Detective?
Next in the series: Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939), Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter (1939), and Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939).
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How long is Nancy Drew… Detective?
Nancy Drew… Detective runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does Nancy Drew… Detective have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Nancy Drew… Detective on?
Nancy Drew… Detective isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1938. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nancy Drew… Detective?
If you liked Nancy Drew… Detective, try Nancy Drew, The Thursday Murder Club, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Nancy Drew… Detective?
Nancy Drew… Detective (1938) was directed by William Clemens and stars Bonita Granville, John Litel, James Stephenson.
What is Nancy Drew… Detective based on?
Nancy Drew… Detective is based on Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, a novel by Carolyn Keene.