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So You Want to Be a Detective poster

A RICHARD L. BARE FILM

So You Want to Be a Detective

194811mMovie

ComedyCrime

IMDb6.9/ 10 · 450 votes

THE STORY

Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.

Funny
Quirky
Chill
Whodunit

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night, a quick watch, having on in the background and a comfort rewatch.

DirectorRichard L. Bare

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.8 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

George O'HanlonJoe McDoakes (a.k.a. Phillip Snarlow)

Art GilmoreNarrator (voice)

Lila LeedsVeronica Vacuum (uncredited)

Kit GuardBarroom Thug (uncredited)

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