Nancy Drew… Detective
A real sleuth shows you how it's done! Laughs and fun for all!
Directed by William Clemens
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A lighthearted 1930s mystery comedy where a clever young detective solves a disappearance with charm, humor, and resourcefulness.
After a wealthy dowager who has made a substantial donation to her alma mater suddenly disappears, Nancy Drew sets out to solve the mystery.
Essence
Ensemble
Bonita Granville
Nancy Drew
John Litel
Carson Drew
James Stephenson
Challon
Frankie Thomas
Ted Nickerson
Frank Orth
Captain Tweedy
Helena Phillips Evans
Mary Eldredge
Renie Riano
Effie Schneider
Charles Trowbridge
Hollister
Dick Purcell
Keiffer
Edward Keane
Adam Thorne
Mae Busch
Miss Tyson
Tommy Bupp
Spud Murphy (uncredited)
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