So You Want to Be a Detective (1948)
Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.
Director: Richard L. Bare
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: June 26, 1948
Cast
- George O'Hanlon - Joe McDoakes (a.k.a. Phillip Snarlow)
- Art Gilmore - Narrator (voice)
- Lila Leeds - Veronica Vacuum (uncredited)
- Kit Guard - Barroom Thug (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Richard L. Bare
- David Swift (Story)
Music: William Lava
Cinematography: Wesley Anderson
Editing: Everett Sutherland
Production: Richard L. Bare Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
detective, narration, private detective, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is So You Want to Be a Detective about?
- Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.
- Who directed So You Want to Be a Detective?
- So You Want to Be a Detective was directed by Richard L. Bare.
- Who stars in So You Want to Be a Detective?
- So You Want to Be a Detective stars George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Lila Leeds, Kit Guard.
- How long is So You Want to Be a Detective?
- So You Want to Be a Detective has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is So You Want to Be a Detective?
- So You Want to Be a Detective is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was So You Want to Be a Detective produced?
- So You Want to Be a Detective was produced in United States of America.