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Nancy Drew… Detective(1938)
Status: Released
Date: 1938-11-19
65%
20 Votes
Time: 1h 6m
A REAL SLEUTH SHOWS YOU HOW IT'S DONE! LAUGHS AND FUN FOR ALL!
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Nancy Drew… Detective
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bonita Granville
Nancy Drew
John Litel
Carson Drew
James Stephenson
Challon
Frankie Thomas
Ted Nickerson
Frank Orth
Captain Tweedy
Renie Riano
Effie Schneider
Charles Trowbridge
Hollister
Dick Purcell
Keiffer
Edward Keane
Adam Thorne
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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.
Release Date
1938-11-19
Average
6.525
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
A REAL SLEUTH SHOWS YOU HOW IT'S DONE! LAUGHS AND FUN FOR ALL!
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