So You Want to Be a Detective
ComedyCrimeShort
Joe McDoakes presents himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.
Director
Richard L. Bare
Writers
David Swift, Richard L. Bare
Stars
George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Kit Guard, Charles Horvath
Language
English
Country
United States
🎭 Top Cast
Lila Leeds
as Veronica Vacuum
George O'Hanlon
as Joe McDoakes aka Phillip Snarlowe
Art Gilmore
as Gilmore - Narrator
Kit Guard
as Barroom Thug
Charles Horvath
as Body Falling Out of Closet
Fred Kelsey
as The Bartender
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Donald Kerr
as Croupier
George Magrill
as Barroom Thug
Charles Marsh
as The Butler
Philo McCullough
as Casino Gambler
💰 Box Office
🎯 Categories
ComedyParodySlapstickCrimeShort
📖 Synopsis
Joe McDoakes presents himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.