Movie Description
So You Want to Be a Detective
(1948)Overview
Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.
Featured Crew
- Director : Richard L. Bare
- Producer : Gordon Hollingshead
- Writer : Richard L. Bare
- Editor : Everett Sutherland
- Cast : George O'Hanlon,Art Gilmore,Lila Leeds,Kit Guard
Cast
Joe McDoakes (a.k.a. Phillip Snarlow)
Narrator (voice)
Veronica Vacuum (uncredited)
Barroom Thug (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleSo You Want to Be a Detective
Status Released
Release Information
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1948-06-26
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 11m
Production CompaniesRichard L. Bare Productions
Genres
- Comedy
- Crime


























