Nancy Drew… Detective

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Nancy Drew… Detective

"A REAL SLEUTH SHOWS YOU HOW IT'S DONE! LAUGHS AND FUN FOR ALL!"

1938

1h 6m

6.3(19 votes)

Comedy

Mystery

Overview

After a wealthy dowager who has made a substantial donation to her alma mater suddenly disappears, Nancy Drew sets out to solve the mystery.

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Cast & Crew

22 members

Acting

Bonita Granville

Nancy Drew

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John Litel

Carson Drew

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James Stephenson

Challon

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Frankie Thomas

Theodore 'Ted' Nickerson

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Frank Orth

Captain Tweedy

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Helena Phillips Evans

Mary Eldredge

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Renie Riano

Effie Schneider, Drew's Maid

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Charles Trowbridge

Hollister

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Dick Purcell

Keiffer

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Edward Keane

Adam Thorne

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Mae Busch

Miss Tyson, the Nurse

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Tommy Bupp

Spud Murphy (uncredited)

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Betty Jane Graham

Brinwood Student (uncredited)

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Stuart Holmes

Telegrapher (uncredited)

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Vera Lewis

Miss Van Deering (uncredited)

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Jack Mower

Radio Station Technician (uncredited)

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John Ridgely

Radio Station Technician (uncredited)

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Cliff Saum

Farmer (uncredited)

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Joanne Tree

Brinwood Student with Black Hat (uncredited)

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Brandon Tynan

Dr. Raymond 'Ray' Spires (uncredited)

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Lottie Williams

Mrs. Ray Spires (uncredited)

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Tom Wilson

Brennan, the Gate Guard (uncredited)

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