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Nancy Drew… Detective
Released: November 19, 1938 (1938)
Runtime: 66 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Mystery
After a wealthy dowager who has made a substantial donation to her alma mater suddenly disappears, Nancy Drew sets out to solve the mystery.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Helena Phillips Evans as Mary Eldredge
Age at release: 63
- Frank Orth as Captain Tweedy
Age at release: 58
- Charles Trowbridge as Hollister
Age at release: 56
- Edward Keane as Adam Thorne
Age at release: 54
- James Stephenson as Challon
Age at release: 49
- John Litel as Carson Drew
Age at release: 45
- Renie Riano as Effie Schneider
Age at release: 39
- Dick Purcell as Keiffer
Age at release: 33
- Frankie Thomas as Ted Nickerson
Age at release: 17
- Bonita Granville as Nancy Drew
Age at release: 15
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- Vera Lewis as Miss Van Deering (uncredited)
Age at release: 65
- Lottie Williams as Mrs. Ray Spires (uncredited)
Age at release: 64
- Brandon Tynan as Ray Spires (uncredited)
Age at release: 62
- Tom Wilson as Brennan (uncredited)
Age at release: 58
- Cliff Saum as Farmer (uncredited)
Age at release: 55
- Stuart Holmes as Telegrapher (uncredited)
Age at release: 54
- Jack Mower as Radio Station Technician (uncredited)
Age at release: 48
- Mae Busch as Miss Tyson
Age at release: 47
- John Ridgely as Radio Station Technician (uncredited)
Age at release: 29
- Betty Jane Graham as Brinwood Student (uncredited)
Age at release: 16
- Tommy Bupp as Spud Murphy (uncredited)
Age at release: 14
- Joanne Tree as Student with Black Hat (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown