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Nancy Drew, Detective

1938 1h 7m Mystery & Thriller List
Reviews 68% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Teen sleuth Nancy Drew (Bonita Granville), always eager to solve a mystery, grows suspicious when eccentric dowager Mary Eldridge (Helena Phillips Evans) vanishes after promising a small fortune to Nancy's school. Though Miss Eldridge's accountant claims she's gone away for her health, Nancy senses foul play when a lost carrier pigeon delivers a cryptic clue. Despite the warnings of her dad (John Litel) and her pal Ted (Frankie Thomas), Nancy can't stop herself from investigating.

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews The brisk running time ensures that the movie never quite overstays its welcome... Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 5, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D The story is fine but Granville is a great Nancy. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Audience Member As a hardcore Nancy Drew fan, I LOVE this series. This one, I LOVE! It has a good over arching story arc, The Acting is great, and it's just a classic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review joe m Run of the mill mystery that doesn't hold up over time. Pass on this dated escapade. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Good, action packed, teenage movie from 1938 based on the popular book series Nancy Drew. The movie moves quickly and leads Granville and Thomas develop a unique chemistry they carry through until the end, adding an element of charm and interest to the film. This is an above average film, starring two teenagers who possess unique acting skills. It is more than a teenage movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member this movie is so stupid, that it is hilarious. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Run of the mill serial is a good snapshot of what kind of product was churned out to fill the bottom half of a double bill back in the day. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Teen sleuth Nancy Drew (Bonita Granville), always eager to solve a mystery, grows suspicious when eccentric dowager Mary Eldridge (Helena Phillips Evans) vanishes after promising a small fortune to Nancy's school. Though Miss Eldridge's accountant claims she's gone away for her health, Nancy senses foul play when a lost carrier pigeon delivers a cryptic clue. Despite the warnings of her dad (John Litel) and her pal Ted (Frankie Thomas), Nancy can't stop herself from investigating.
Director
William Clemens
Producer
Bryan Foy
Screenwriter
Kenneth Gamet
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 7m