Billy, the Detective
Originally released in 1912. Billy, the Detective is a comedy film. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Billy Quirk, Fanny Simpson, and Darwin Karr
Synopsis
Anxious to be a detective Billy buys a “how to” book and thinks he’s stumbled on a case when he finds the diary belonging to Dora Burns. Seeing an entry about buying a revolver and a hatchet for killing Edward, Billy shadows Dora to her home. She discovers him and forcibly convinces him that he should skidoo. Billy runs to get the police, but when they arrive, finding blood spots on her apron Dora takes the police to the kitchen and shows them a bleeding rooster. Billy's career as a detective ends at once.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 1912
113 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Solax Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billy, the Detective about?
Anxious to be a detective Billy buys a “how to” book and thinks he’s stumbled on a case when he finds the diary belonging to Dora Burns. Seeing an entry about buying a revolver and a hatchet ...
How long is Billy, the Detective?
Billy, the Detective has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Billy, the Detective released?
Billy, the Detective was released on April 19, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Billy, the Detective?
The main cast of Billy, the Detective includes Billy Quirk, Fanny Simpson, Darwin Karr, Marian Swayne.