Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940)
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Released
Dec 19, 1940
Runtime
77 minutes
Genres
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Rating
4.5/10 • 11 users
Quick take
Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940) foregrounds its genre elements with an emphasis on momentum and clarity. The pacing is measured, building its tone through key scenes rather than constant escalation. Notable cast includes Lloyd Nolan, Marjorie Weaver and Joan Valerie, helping anchor the character dynamics. Viewer feedback sits around 4.5/10, and it may resonate most with genre fans. Availability can vary by region and time, so check this page again for current streaming, rental, or purchase options. Official Trailer
Overview
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.
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How long is Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940)?
The runtime is listed as 77 minutes.
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