NANCY DREW MOVIE MYSTERY COLLECTION
Four movies from the 1930s of Nancy Drew!! These are all
on burned discs, 2 movies per disc!! Not terrible transfer
but not the greatest!
NANCY DREW - DETECTIVE(1938):
to donate a large sum of money to the school that Nancy's
going to! She suddenly disappears and Nancy is determined
to find out what happened to her! A
A review from IMDb.com:
Good, action packed, teenage movie from 1938 based on
the popular book series "Nancy Drew".
The movie moves quickly and leads Granville and Thomas
develop a unique chemistry they carry through until the
end, adding an element of charm and interest to the film.
This is an above average film, starring two teenagers who
possess unique acting skills. It is more than a teenage
movie. - tr-83495
Bonita Granville ... Nancy Drew
John Litel ... Carson Drew
James Stephenson ... Challon
Frankie Thomas ... Ted Nickerson
Frank Orth ... Captain Tweedy
Helena Phillips Evans ... Mary Eldredge
Renie Riano ... Effie Schneider
Charles Trowbridge ... Hollister
Dick Purcell ... Keiffer
Edward Keane ... Adam Thorne (as Ed Keane)
Mae Busch ... Miss Tyson
Tommy Bupp ... Spud Murphy (uncredited)
Betty Jane Graham ... Brinwood Student (uncredited)
Stuart Holmes ... Telegrapher (uncredited)
Vera Lewis ... Miss Van Deering (uncredited)
Jack Mower ... Radio Station Technician (uncredited)
John Ridgely ... Radio Station Technician (uncredited)
Cliff Saum ... Farmer (uncredited)
Joanne Tree ... Brinwood Student with Black Hat (uncredited)
Brandon Tynan ... Dr. Raymond 'Ray' Spires (uncredited)
Lottie Williams ... Mrs. Ray Spires (uncredited)
Tom Wilson ... Brennan, the Gate Guard (uncredited)
NANCY DREW - REPORTER(1939)
The copy on this set has a lot of "white noise" on
it!
This is really aimed at the younger set! Nancy is
just a little to bubbly for the part! Nancy was
more serious than this! The story isn't bad, about
a girl framed for murder and Nancy trying to get at
the truth for the paper! The two kids are pretty
obnoxious, but the girl can sing pretty good! B-
From a reviewer from IMDb.com:
The Nancy Drew series of films was made by Warner
Brothers as part of their B-picture unit and was
intended for viewing primarily by children. Nancy
Drew...Reporter is a fine example of the series.
The film was highly enjoyable, the acting was
excellent, very clever bits in the plot. The
film holds up just as well today, and makes a
fine movie for children to sit down and watch.
The film is in the public domain and can be
found on DVD, Video, and TV. - sbibb1
Bonita Granville ... Nancy Drew
John Litel ... Carson Drew
Frankie Thomas ... Ted Nickerson (as Frank Thomas Jr.)
Dickie Jones ... Killer Parkins
Mary Lee ... Mary
Larry Williams ... Miles Lambert
Betty Amann ... Eula Denning
Thomas E. Jackson ... Bostwick - City Editor (as Thomas Jackson)
Olin Howland ... Police Sgt. Entwhistle
Sheila Bromley ... Bonnie Lucas
Hooper Atchley ... Chemist (uncredited)
Irving Bacon ... Tracy (uncredited)
Sam Bagley ... Trainer (uncredited)
Al Bain ... Gym Spectator (uncredited)
Frankie Burke ... Bellboy (uncredited)
Nat Carr ... Dr. Carey (uncredited)
Glen Cavender ... Newspaper Office Worker / Bedbug Hotel Passerby (uncredited)
Loia Cheaney ... Newspaper Office Worker (uncredited)
Steve Clark ... Pedestrian (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin ... Newspaper Morgue-Keeper (uncredited)
Clyde Courtright ... Doorman (uncredited)
John Dilson ... Deputy Coroner (uncredited)
Edgar Edwards ... Drunk (uncredited)
Jimmie Fox ... Gym Trainer (uncredited)
Paul Fung ... Waiter (uncredited)
Willie Fung ... Chinese Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)
Chester Gan ... Waiter (uncredited)
Jack A. Goodrich ... Photographer in Courtroom (uncredited)
Dick Gordon ... Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Sol Gorss ... Citizen Driver (uncredited)
William Gould ... Judge (uncredited)
Eddie Graham ... Passerby During Chase (uncredited)
Kit Guard ... Man at Gym Counter (uncredited)
George Guhl ... Police Officer (uncredited)
Robert Haines ... Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Florence Halop ... Phyllis Gimble (uncredited)
Charles Halton ... Whitney (uncredited)
Al Herman ... Gym Spectator (uncredited)
Harry Hollingsworth ... Policeman (uncredited)
Jack Kenney ... Gym Spectator with Cigar (uncredited)
Johnny Kern ... Gym Spectator (uncredited)
Paul King ... Waiter (uncredited)
Joan Leslie ... Mayme (uncredited)
Al Lloyd ... Pedestrian Outside Hotel (uncredited)
George Lloyd ... Maxie (uncredited)
Charles Marsh ... Engineer (uncredited)
Frank Mayo ... Man Leaving Courthouse (uncredited)
Pat McKee ... Admission Collector at Gym (uncredited)
Jack Mower ... Deputy Coroner (uncredited)
Leonard Mudie ... Deputy District Attorney (uncredited)
George Offerman Jr. ... Boy (uncredited)
Frank Orth ... Capt. Tweedy (uncredited)
Paul Panzer ... Newspaper Office Worker (uncredited)
Bob Perry ... Man at Gym Gate (uncredited)
Jack Perry ... Soxie Anthens (uncredited)
Jessie Perry ... Prison Matron (uncredited)
Renie Riano ... Effie Schneider (uncredited)
John J. Richardson ... Joe - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
John Ridgely ... Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Betty Roadman ... Prison Matron (uncredited)
Cliff Saum ... Policeman (uncredited)
Charles Smith ... Charles (uncredited)
Charles Sullivan ... Gym Spectator (uncredited)
Elliott Sullivan ... Pedestrian (uncredited)
Lois Verner ... Theresa (uncredited)
Jack Wagner ... Jack (uncredited)
Pat West ... Jake (uncredited)
Leo White ... Newspaper Office Worker (uncredited)
Jack Wise ... Newspaper Office Worker (uncredited)
Walter Young ... Dr. Hibbard (uncredited)
NANCY DREW - TROUBLE SHOOTER(1939):
This one's about Carson's brother getting blamed for
a murder, and of course Nancy and Ted get involved!! B+
A review from IMDb.com:
Bonita Granville and Frankie Thomas make this little
mystery a lot of fun for the family to watch. This and
the Nancy Drew films in general made with Granville are
little gems that sadly do not get shown as much as they
should. My big question is, why were there not more.
These Drew movies are more entertaining than the Monogram
Charlie Chans and Mr. Wong movies-yet those lasted longer
than the Drew series did at Warners. If you have a chance
to see the Nancy Drew/Bonita Granville series-please
do so. MM - Michael1958
Bonita Granville ... Nancy Drew
Frankie Thomas ... Ted Nickerson
John Litel ... Carson Drew
Aldrich Bowker ... Matt Brandon
Charlotte Wynters ... Edna Gregory
Edgar Edwards ... 'Chuck' Marley
Renie Riano ... Effie Schneider
Roger Imhof ... Sheriff Barney Riggs
Erville Alderson ... Clint Griffith
Willie Best ... Apollo Johnson
John Harron ... Greenhouse Clerk
Cliff Saum ... First Deputy Sheriff
Tom Wilson ... Milt - Second Deputy Sheriff
Nat Carr ... Man in Sheriff's Office (uncredited)
Glen Cavender ... First Townsman (uncredited)
Loia Cheaney ... Lady with Third Townsman (uncredited)
Creighton Hale ... Man in Sheriff's Office (uncredited)
Stuart Holmes ... Stationmaster (uncredited)
Al Lloyd ... Al, Second Townsman (uncredited)
John J. Richardson ... Extra Watching Fire (uncredited)
Leo White ... Man in Sheriff's Office (uncredited)
Jack Wise ... Extra Watching Fire (uncredited)
NANCY DREW AND THE HIDDEN STAIRCASE(1939):
Surprisingly, the best of the four movies! In this one,
Nancy and Ted again get involved with some nerdowells who
are trying to scare/chase some old ladies out of their house
which has been promised to the city for a hospital! A
A review from IMDb.com:
It always was a great joy to read Nancy Drew books
and being able to see "The Hidden Staircase" was a
wonderful thing Hollywood was able to give to the
public in the 1940's. Bonita Granville, Frankie Thomas
and John Litel gave excellent performances and made
the Drew characters come to life. Films in those days
had a limited budget and it was an innocent age without
all the blood and gore in todays films. No criticism
is necessary for these Classic Films with Classic
actors which are still being shown in the year 2000
and forever. - whpratt1
Bonita Granville ... Nancy Drew
Frankie Thomas ... Ted Nickerson
John Litel ... Carson Drew
Frank Orth ... Captain Tweedy
Renie Riano ... Effie Schneider
Vera Lewis ... Miss Rosemary Turnbull
Louise Carter ... Miss Floretta Turnbull
William Gould ... Daniel Talbert
George Guhl ... Smitty
John Ridgely ... Reporter
William Hopper ... Reporter (as DeWolf Hopper)
Creighton Hale ... Reporter
Frank Mayo ... Tribune Photographer
Frederic Tozere ... District Attorney's Investigator (as Fredric Tozere)
Don Rowan ... Phillips the Chauffeur
Dick Elliott ... McKeever
Fern Barry ... McKeever's Secretary (uncredited)
Nat Carr ... Policeman (uncredited)
Sol Gorss ... Reporters' Driver (uncredited)
Frank Meredith ... Motorcycle Policeman (uncredited)
Jack Mower ... Ice Company Dispatcher (uncredited)
Terry Nibert ... Turnbulls' Kitchen Maid (uncredited)
Paul Panzer ... Reporter (uncredited)
Eddie Parker ... Motorcycle Policeman (uncredited)
Bob Reeves ... Cop (uncredited)
John J. Richardson ... Reporter (uncredited)
Cliff Saum ... Burt the Iceman (uncredited)
Joanne Tree ... Teen (uncredited)
Jack Wise ... Second Photographer (uncredited)
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