Nancy Drew… Detective
A real sleuth shows you how it's done! Laughs and fun for all!
6.5
21 votes
1938
1h 6m
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.
Directed by William Clemens
Top cast
Bonita Granville
Nancy Drew
John Litel
Carson Drew
James Stephenson
Challon
Frankie Thomas
Ted Nickerson
Frank Orth
Captain TweedyH
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)
Betty Jane Graham
Brinwood Student (uncredited)
Stuart Holmes
Telegrapher (uncredited)
Vera Lewis
Miss Van Deering (uncredited)
Jack Mower
Radio Station Technician (uncredited)
John Ridgely
Radio Station Technician (uncredited)C
Cliff Saum
Farmer (uncredited)J
Joanne Tree
Student with Black Hat (uncredited)
Brandon Tynan
Ray Spires (uncredited)Details
Status
Released
Release date
November 19, 1938
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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