Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940)
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- Approved
- 1h 17min
- Comedy, Crime
- 10 Jan 1941 (USA)
- Movie
After gumshoe Mike Shayne is hired by a millionaire to keep his daughter away from gambling and gamblers, he becomes involved in the murder of a racetrack tout.
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Cast verified as complete
| Lloyd Nolan | ... |
Michael Shayne
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| Marjorie Weaver | ... |
Phyllis Brighton
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| Joan Valerie | ... |
Marsha Gordon
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| Walter Abel | ... |
Elliott Thomas
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| Elizabeth Patterson | ... |
Aunt Olivia
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| Donald MacBride | ... |
Chief Painter
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| Douglass Dumbrille | ... |
Gordon
(as Douglas Dumbrille)
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| Clarence Kolb | ... |
Brighton
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| George Meeker | ... |
Harry Grange
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| Charles Coleman | ... |
Ponsby
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Adrian Morris | ... |
Al
(as Michael Morris)
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| Robert Emmett Keane | ... |
Larry Kincaid
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| Frank Orth | ... |
Steve
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| Irving Bacon | ... |
Fisherman
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George Atkinson | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Aubrey | ... |
Mac (uncredited)
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| Don Brodie | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Paul E. Burns | ... |
Furniture Company Mover (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Robert Conway | ... |
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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| Sayre Dearing | ... |
Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
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Dan Dowling | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Ralph Dunn | ... |
First Bartender (uncredited)
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| Fern Emmett | ... |
Jenny (uncredited)
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Tom Ferrandini | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
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Jean Fowler | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Dick French | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Harold Goodwin | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Dick Gordon | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Sherry Hall | ... |
2nd Bartender (uncredited)
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| Paul Kruger | ... |
Parking Attendent (uncredited)
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| Hamilton MacFadden | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Tony Martelli | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Major McBride | ... |
Croupier (uncredited)
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| Harold Miller | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Frank Mills | ... |
Counterman (uncredited)
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| Edmund Mortimer | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Field Norton | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Paddy O'Flynn | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Jack O'Shea | ... |
Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
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| James Pierce | ... |
Burly Man Downstairs (uncredited)
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| Paul Power | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Dick Rich | ... |
Mover (uncredited)
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| Jack Richardson | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Cyril Ring | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Bob Rose | ... |
Freddy (uncredited)
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S.S. Simon | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Larry Steers | ... |
Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
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| Robert J. Wilke | ... |
Police Reporter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Eugene Forde | ||
Written by
| Stanley Rauh | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Manning O'Connor | ... | (screenplay) |
| Brett Halliday | ... | (novel "The Private Practice of Michael Shayne") |
Produced by
| Sol M. Wurtzel | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Cyril J. Mockridge | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| George Schneiderman | ||
Editing by
| Alfred DeGaetano | ... | (as Al De Gaetano) |
Art Direction by
| Lewis H. Creber | ... | (as Lewis Creber) |
| Richard Day | ||
Set Decoration by
| Thomas Little | ||
Costume Design by
| Herschel McCoy | ... | (as Herschel) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William Eckhardt | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| W.D. Flick | ... | sound |
| Harry M. Leonard | ... | sound |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Emil Newman | ... | musical director |
| Walter Scharf | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1940) (United States) (theatrical) (as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1941) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- National Telefilm Associates (NTA) (1956) (United States) (tv)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Television (United States) (tv)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Millionaire sportsman Hiram Brighton hires gumshoe Michael Shayne to keep his spoiled daughter Phyllis away from racetrack betting windows and roulette wheels. After Phyllis slips away and continues her compulsive gambling, Shayne fakes the murder of her gambler boyfriend who is also romancing the daughter of casino owner Benny Gordon, in order to frighten her. After the tout really ends up dead, Shayne and Phyllis' Aunt Olivia, an avid reader of murder mysteries, both try to find the identity of the killer. Written by Gabe Taverney (duke1029@aol.com) |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The stylish convertible driven by Marjorie Weaver is a 1940 La Salle, the last of its line; only a few hundred were sold. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Sleepers West (1941). See more » |
| Quotes |
Ponsby, Brightons' Butler:
[admiring the large mansion]
Quite a little nest you have here, Ponsby! Ponsby, Brightons' Butler: Yes, sir. We think it rather cozy. Michael Shayne: Cozy, heh! [laughs] Michael Shayne: I'll bet if you walk in your sleep, you need a bicycle. See more » |