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How to Be a Detective

How to Be a Detective

This Robert Benchley 'How To' comedy short attempts to teach us how to profile criminals by physical characteristics.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: How to Be a Detective
  • Genres: Comedy, Crime
  • Release Date: 1936-10-17
  • Runtime: 9 minutes
  • Rating: 6.6/10 (5 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3802
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

as Mr. Benchley

Arthur Hoyt

Arthur Hoyt

as Worried Citizen (uncredited)

Dewey Robinson

Dewey Robinson

as McNulty (uncredited)

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

private detectivecriminal profilerhow toshort film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Be a Detective?

How to Be a Detective is a Comedy, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1936-10-17.

Who are the main actors in How to Be a Detective?

The main cast includes Robert Benchley, Arthur Hoyt, Dewey Robinson, .

Where can I watch How to Be a Detective online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if How to Be a Detective is available.

Is How 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 How to Be a Detective?

How to Be a Detective has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 5 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of How to Be a Detective?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for How to Be a Detective?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was How to Be a Detective filmed?

How to Be a Detective was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is How to Be a Detective?

The total runtime of How to Be a Detective is 9 minutes.

Is How to Be a Detective suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to How to Be a Detective?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to How to Be a Detective.

Does How to Be a Detective have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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