So You Want to Be a Detective
Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: So You Want to Be a Detective
- Genres: Comedy, Crime
- Release Date: 1948-06-26
- Runtime: 11 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (18 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Richard L. Bare Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.8421
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
George O'Hanlon
as Joe McDoakes (a.k.a. Phillip Snarlow)
Art Gilmore
as Narrator (voice)
Lila Leeds
as Veronica Vacuum (uncredited)
Kit Guard
as Barroom Thug (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is So You Want to Be a Detective?▼
So You Want to Be a Detective is a Comedy, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1948-06-26.
Who are the main actors in So You Want to Be a Detective?▼
The main cast includes George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Lila Leeds, Kit Guard, .
Where can I watch So You Want to Be a Detective online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if So You Want to Be a Detective is available.
Is So You Want to Be a Detective based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of So You Want to Be a Detective?▼
So You Want to Be a Detective has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 18 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of So You Want to Be a Detective?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for So You Want to Be a Detective?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Richard L. Bare Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was So You Want to Be a Detective filmed?▼
So You Want to Be a Detective was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is So You Want to Be a Detective?▼
The total runtime of So You Want to Be a Detective is 11 minutes.
Is So You Want to Be a Detective suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to So You Want to Be a Detective?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to So You Want to Be a Detective.
Does So You Want to Be a Detective have a post-credit scene?▼
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