How to Be a Detective

NR
0h 9m
1936
6.5 /10 (6)

Overview

This Robert Benchley 'How To' comedy short attempts to teach us how to profile criminals by physical characteristics.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1936-10-17

Top Billed Cast

Robert Benchley

Mr. Benchley

Arthur Hoyt

Worried Citizen (uncredited)

Dewey Robinson

McNulty (uncredited)

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