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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939)

APPROVED 60 min  -  Comedy | Crime | Mystery  -   9 September 1939 (USA)
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Nancy helps two aging spinsters fulfill the byzantine provisions of their father's will, but the murder of their chauffeur complicates matters.

Director:

William Clemens

Writers:

Kenneth Gamet (original screenplay), Mildred Wirt Benson (novel)

Stars:

Bonita Granville, Frankie Thomas and John Litel
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bonita Granville ...
Frankie Thomas Frankie Thomas ...
John Litel John Litel ...
Frank Orth Frank Orth ...
Captain Tweedy
Renie Riano Renie Riano ...
Effie Schneider
Vera Lewis Vera Lewis ...
Miss Rosemary Turnbull
Louise Carter Louise Carter ...
Miss Floretta Turnbull
William Gould William Gould ...
Daniel Talbert
George Guhl George Guhl ...
Smitty
John Ridgely John Ridgely ...
Reporter
William Hopper William Hopper ...
Reporter (as DeWolf Hopper)
Creighton Hale Creighton Hale ...
Reporter
Frank Mayo Frank Mayo ...
Tribune Photographer
Frederic Tozere Frederic Tozere ...
District Attorney's Investigator
Don Rowan Don Rowan ...
Phillips the Chauffeur
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Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

Murder | Chauffeur | Nancy Drew | Neighbor | Charity  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Mystery

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Nancy e a Escada Secreta See more »

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Vitaphone)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Quotes

Ted Nickerson: Gosh! I mean GOSH!
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Connections

Follows Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter (1939) See more »