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: 6.5/10 (6 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3429
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Robert Benchley
as Mr. Benchley
Arthur Hoyt
as Worried Citizen (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
as McNulty (uncredited)
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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 6.5/10 based on 6 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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