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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

1939-09-09 · 60 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Crime · Mystery

Nancy helps two aging spinsters fulfill the byzantine provisions of their father's will, but the murder of their chauffeur complicates matters.

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Directors
William Clemens
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bonita GranvilleBonita GranvilleNancy Drew
Frankie ThomasFrankie ThomasTed Nickerson
John LitelJohn LitelCarson Drew
Frank OrthFrank OrthCaptain Tweedy
Renie RianoRenie RianoEffie Schneider
Vera LewisVera LewisRosemary Turnbull
Louise CarterLouise CarterFloretta Turnbull
William GouldWilliam GouldDaniel Talbert
George GuhlGeorge GuhlSmitty
John RidgelyJohn RidgelyReporter
William HopperWilliam HopperReporter
Creighton HaleCreighton HaleReporter
Frank MayoFrank MayoTribune Photographer
Frederic TozereFrederic TozereDistrict Attorney's Investigator
Don RowanDon RowanPhillips
Dick ElliottDick ElliottMcKeever
Fern BarryMcKeever's Secretary (uncredited)
Nat CarrNat CarrPoliceman (uncredited)
Sol GorssSol GorssReporters' Driver (uncredited)
Frank MeredithMotorcycle Policeman (uncredited)

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