United States / Jul 16, 1937 / NR
1h 10min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A movie actor playing a detective gets carried away with his role and starts trying to solve real-life crimes.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Guilfoyle | Gibbons, a film director |
| Willie Best | Warts, Martin's manservant |
| William Corson | Beckett |
| Alec Craig | Eddie - Doorman |
| Paul Hurst | Motorcycle Cop |
| George Rosener | Policeman |
| Ann Hovey | Script Girl |
| Marie Marks | Hair Dresser |
| Al Klein | Cameraman |
| Fred Kelsey | Jailer |
| Robert Emmett O'Connor | Casey |
| Philip Morris | Sullivan |
| Dick Rush | Grimes |
| Wally Albright | Child movie fan |
| Bobby Barber | Photographer |
| Bud Jamison | Man whose beard catches fire |
| Leona Roberts | Mrs. Abbington |
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| Ronald R. Rondell | Nightclub headwaiter |
| Richard Lane | Barker |
Genres
MysteryComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Super-Sleuth |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures, Edward Small Productions |
| Release date | 16 luglio 1937 |
| Writer | Gertrude Purcell, Ernest Pagano, Harry Segall |
| Editing | William Hamilton |
| Cinematography | Joseph H. August |
| Assistant directors | Benjamin Stoloff |
| Camera operators | Joseph H. August |
| Additional photography | Joseph H. August |
| Production design | Van Nest Polglase, Alfred Herman |
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| Art direction | Van Nest Polglase, Alfred Herman |
| Set decoration | Van Nest Polglase, Alfred Herman |
| Special effects | Vernon L. Walker |
| Music | Earl A. Wolcott |
| Sound | Earl A. Wolcott |
| Costume design | Edward Stevenson |
| Makeup | Edward Stevenson |
| Hairstyling | Edward Stevenson |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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