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Nancy Drew -- Reporter

Play trailer Poster for Nancy Drew -- Reporter Released Feb 18, 1939 1h 8m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Girl sleuth Nancy Drew (Bonita Granville) is always on the case when a mystery springs up in River Heights. This time, Nancy enters an amateur journalism contest and runs smack into a plot to frame an innocent young woman for murder. With the aid of her long-suffering chum, Ted (Frank Thomas Jr.), and some legal advice from her attorney dad (John Litel), Nancy nabs an elusive piece of evidence that she hopes will prove the identity of the real killer -- and win her the journalism prize to boot.
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MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher One of the Warner Bros short features, aimed at young audiences, about the teen-girl detective’s adventures, though she’s cast as a rather interfering little brat. Still, it’s good clean fun for kids. Jul 9, 2024 Full Review Josephine O'Neill Daily Telegraph (Australia) The film is easy, programme humor, with a dash or two of genuine excitement. Oct 14, 2020 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...generally as breezy and amiable a piece of work as one might've expected. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 5, 2008 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews I got a big kick out of this little detective story. Rated: B+ Jun 16, 2007 Full Review John J. Puccio Movie Metropolis The action moves along at a good clip, although there are some digressions with the neighborhood children that appear thrown in specifically to appease a young audience. Rated: 6/10 Jun 5, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Not as good as the first though Granville is still strong. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review Audience Member Honestly, I love this movie! Bonita Granville has an amazing performance! And it has a good overarching story arc. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Granville is a darling with a great athletic body. The kids will leave you smiling. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member A charming little girl detective movie perfect suited for young women & children alike. It's very predictable but likeable in its own way...it's great to see all the old sets used for this film from the old warner brothers studios. It's a little dated but still fun to re-visit...this film inspired many sequels & a popular remake with Emma Roberts in 2008. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member i love all nancy drew movies and books Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Silly Nancy Drew film, with the heroine being miles apart from her literary counterpart. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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William Clemens

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Bonita Granville

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John Litel

Carson Drew

Frankie Thomas

Ted Nickerson

Mary Lee

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Dickie Jones

Killer Parkins

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Synopsis Girl sleuth Nancy Drew (Bonita Granville) is always on the case when a mystery springs up in River Heights. This time, Nancy enters an amateur journalism contest and runs smack into a plot to frame an innocent young woman for murder. With the aid of her long-suffering chum, Ted (Frank Thomas Jr.), and some legal advice from her attorney dad (John Litel), Nancy nabs an elusive piece of evidence that she hopes will prove the identity of the real killer -- and win her the journalism prize to boot.
Director
William Clemens
Screenwriter
Kenneth Gamet
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 18, 1939, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 8m
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