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Movie, 1948

So You Want to Be a Detective

IMDb 6.8, 11 min, Comedy, Crime, United States of America

Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.

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DirectorRichard L. Bare
WritersRichard L. Bare, David Swift
GenreComedy, Crime
Runtime11 min
ReleasedSat, Jun 26, 1948
CountryUnited States of America
IMDBtt0126048

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