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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939)Nancy helps two aging spinsters fulfill the byzantine provisions of their father's will, but the murder of their chauffeur complicates matters. Director:William ClemensWriters:Kenneth Gamet (original screen play), Mildred Wirt Benson (based on the Nancy Drew stories by) |
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Captain Tweedy
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Miss Rosemary Turnbull
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Miss Floretta Turnbull
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Daniel Talbert
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Smitty
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Frederic Tozere | ... |
District Attorney's Investigator
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Don Rowan | ... |
Phillips the Chauffeur
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Nancy Drew and Ted Nickerson solve a murder and save two elderly ladies from losing their family home. The old mansion is complete with a moving wall and a hidden staircase. Written by SM <smortens@ix.netcom.com>
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EnglishRelease Date:
9 September 1939 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Nancy Drew e a Escada Secreta See more »Filming Locations:
Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USACompany Credits
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I stumbled upon this series, courtesy of TCM, and was pleasantly surprised by their almost effortless charm. Bonita Granville was especially well cast as Drew, and cohort Frankie Thomas shared a good onscreen chemistry with her. I too wish there were more episodes in this underrated series; one can still appreciate its breezily innocent yet often witty qualities--all too rare to find let alone do nowadays. It remains a homage to the skills of workaday backlot Hollywood, circa 1939, showcasing plenty of talent for an otherwise unassuming footnote in the Warner Bros. vault. Thanks again, TCM.