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Nancy Drew, Detective

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Teen sleuth Nancy Drew (Bonita Granville), always eager to solve a mystery, grows suspicious when eccentric dowager Mary Eldridge (Helena Phillips Evans) vanishes after promising a small fortune to Nancy's school. Though Miss Eldridge's accountant claims she's gone away for her health, Nancy senses foul play when a lost carrier pigeon delivers a cryptic clue. Despite the warnings of her dad (John Litel) and her pal Ted (Frankie Thomas), Nancy can't stop herself from investigating.

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 03/05/2008
2.5/4
The brisk running time ensures that the movie never quite overstays its welcome... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D 03/13/2024 The story is fine but Granville is a great Nancy. See more 12/15/2019 As a hardcore Nancy Drew fan, I LOVE this series. This one, I LOVE! It has a good over arching story arc, The Acting is great, and it's just a classic! See more 04/10/2019 Good, action packed, teenage movie from 1938 based on the popular book series Nancy Drew. The movie moves quickly and leads Granville and Thomas develop a unique chemistry they carry through until the end, adding an element of charm and interest to the film. This is an above average film, starring two teenagers who possess unique acting skills. It is more than a teenage movie. See more 07/05/2014 this movie is so stupid, that it is hilarious. See more 07/05/2014 Run of the mill serial is a good snapshot of what kind of product was churned out to fill the bottom half of a double bill back in the day. See more 07/03/2011 Not a bad film. Well done adaptation of the classic children's book. See more Read all reviews
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William Clemens

Director

Bonita Granville

Nancy Drew

John Litel

Carson Drew

Frankie Thomas

Theodore "Ted" Nickerson

Frank Orth

Captain Tweedy

Renie Riano

Effie Schneider
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Synopsis Teen sleuth Nancy Drew (Bonita Granville), always eager to solve a mystery, grows suspicious when eccentric dowager Mary Eldridge (Helena Phillips Evans) vanishes after promising a small fortune to Nancy's school. Though Miss Eldridge's accountant claims she's gone away for her health, Nancy senses foul play when a lost carrier pigeon delivers a cryptic clue. Despite the warnings of her dad (John Litel) and her pal Ted (Frankie Thomas), Nancy can't stop herself from investigating.
Director
William Clemens
Producer
Bryan Foy
Screenwriter
Kenneth Gamet
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 7m