Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940) is a comedy, directed by Eugene Forde. It stars Lloyd Nolan and Marjorie Weaver. The 77-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.
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What Michael Shayne: Private Detective Is About
The wealthy sportsman Hiram Brighton hires a detective. The man is Michael Shayne, and the job is keeping Brighton’s daughter Phyllis away from gambling. Phyllis goes to the racetrack and to the roulette table, which her father does not want. When she slips away and carries on, Shayne stages something to frighten her. He arranges for her boyfriend, a gambler, to appear to have been murdered. Then the same man is found genuinely dead. Shayne and Phyllis’s aunt Olivia, who reads detective novels, both set out after the killer. The film runs its mystery together with comedy. Lloyd Nolan and Marjorie Weaver take the leads in Eugene Forde’s American film of 1940.
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What is Michael Shayne: Private Detective about?
The wealthy sportsman Hiram Brighton hires a detective. The man is Michael Shayne, and the job is keeping Brighton’s daughter Phyllis away from gambling.
Where can I watch Michael Shayne: Private Detective?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Michael Shayne: Private Detective?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective runs for 77 minutes (1h 17m).
When did Michael Shayne: Private Detective come out?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective was released in 1940.
Who directed Michael Shayne: Private Detective?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective was directed by Eugene Forde.
Who stars in Michael Shayne: Private Detective?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective stars Lloyd Nolan, Marjorie Weaver, Joan Valerie, Walter Abel.
What is Michael Shayne: Private Detective's rating?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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