Nancy Drew... Reporter
"What Chance Has a Story With This 16-Year-Old Newshawk On Its Trail?"
Originally released in 1939. Nancy Drew... Reporter is a comedy/crime film. directed by William Clemens. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bonita Granville, John Litel, and Frankie Thomas
Synopsis
While participating in a contest at a local newspaper in which school children are asked to submit a news story, local attorney Carson Drew's daughter Nancy intercepts a real story assignment. She "covers" the inquest of the death of a woman who was poisoned. Nancy doesn't think the young woman accused of the crime is guilty and corrals her neighbor Ted into searching for a vital piece of evidence and stumbles onto the identity of the real killer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 18, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bonita Granville
as Nancy Drew
John Litel
as Carson Drew
Frankie Thomas
as Ted Nickerson
Dickie Jones
as Killer Parkins
Mary Lee
as Mary Nickerson
Larry Williams
as Miles Lambert
Betty Amann
as Eula Denning
Thomas E. Jackson
as City Editor Bostwick
Olin Howland
as Police Sergeant Entwhistle
Sheila Bromley
as Bonnie Lucas
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nancy Drew... Reporter about?
While participating in a contest at a local newspaper in which school children are asked to submit a news story, local attorney Carson Drew's daughter Nancy intercepts a real story assignment. She ...
Who directed Nancy Drew... Reporter?
Nancy Drew... Reporter was directed by William Clemens.
How long is Nancy Drew... Reporter?
Nancy Drew... Reporter has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Nancy Drew... Reporter released?
Nancy Drew... Reporter was released on February 18, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nancy Drew... Reporter?
The main cast of Nancy Drew... Reporter includes Bonita Granville, John Litel, Frankie Thomas, Dickie Jones, Mary Lee.