★ 3.4/5
How to Be a Detective
1952
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MOVIE • 1936
How to Be a Detective
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This Robert Benchley 'How To' comedy short attempts to teach us how to profile criminals by physical characteristics.
TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 8
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Top Cast
Robert Benchley
Mr. Benchley
Arthur Hoyt
Worried Citizen (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
McNulty (uncredited)
Felix E. Feist
Director
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Robert Lees
Writer
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Frederic I. Rinaldo
Writer
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Theatrical release date: October 17, 1936
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FilmStatus
Released
Release
October 17, 1936
Runtime
9 min
Language
English
Origin
United States of America
Budget
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