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  • So You Want to Be a Detective (1948)
  • Passed
    Short | 11 min | Comedy, Crime, Short
So You Want to Be a Detective (1948)
Passed
Short | 11 min | Comedy, Crime, Short

Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.
Director
Richard L. Bare (as Richard Bare)
Writers
David Swift (story) | Richard L. Bare (screenplay) (as Richard Bare)
Composer
Cinematographer
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Updated Jun 26, 1948

Release date
Jun 26, 1948 (United States)

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Cast

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12 cast members
Name Known for
George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes aka Phillip Snarlowe Joe McDoakes aka Phillip Snarlowe   See fewer
Art Gilmore
Gilmore - Narrator (voice) Gilmore - Narrator (voice)   See fewer
Kit Guard
Barroom Thug (uncredited) Barroom Thug (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Horvath
Body Falling Out of Closet (uncredited) Body Falling Out of Closet (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Kelsey
The Bartender (uncredited) The Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Donald Kerr
Croupier (uncredited) Croupier (uncredited)   See fewer
Lila Leeds
Veronica Vacuum (uncredited) Veronica Vacuum (uncredited)   See fewer
George Magrill
Basrroom Thug (uncredited) Basrroom Thug (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Marsh
The Butler (uncredited) The Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
Philo McCullough
Casino Gambler (uncredited) Casino Gambler (uncredited)   See fewer
Howard M. Mitchell
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Clifton Young
Num Num (uncredited) Num Num (uncredited)   See fewer
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