Lloyd Nolan
Michael Shayne
Movie
Watch Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940) Online
Synopsis
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. When the tout really ends up murdered, Shayne and Phyllis' Aunt Olivia, an avid reader of murder mysteries, both try to find the identity of the killer.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Marjorie Weaver
Phyllis Brighton
Joan Valerie
Marsha Gordon
Walter Abel
Elliott Thomas
Elizabeth Patterson
Aunt Olivia
Donald MacBride
Chief Peter Painter
Douglass Dumbrille
Benny Gordon (as Douglas Dumbrille)
Clarence Kolb
Hiram P. Brighton
George Meeker
Harry Grange
Charles Coleman
Ponsby
Adrian Morris
Al
Robert Emmett Keane
Larry Kincaid
Frank Orth
Steve
Irving Bacon
Fisherman
Don Brodie
Reporter (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Racetrack Spectator in Sunglasses (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
Mac
Paul E. Burns
Furniture Company Move
No photo James Conaty
Casino Patron
Robert Conway
Desk Clerk
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Michael Shayne: Private Detective available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
What year was Michael Shayne: Private Detective released?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective was released in 1940.
How long is Michael Shayne: Private Detective?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective has a runtime of 1h 17m.
What genre is Michael Shayne: Private Detective?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective is classified as Comedy, Mystery.