Michael Shayne: Private Detective
6.5/ 10IMDb6.611
19401h 17m
Overview
Millionaire sportsman Hiram Brighton hires gumshoe Michael Shayne to keep his spoiled daughter Phyllis away from racetrack betting windows and roulette wheels. After Phyllis slips away and continues her compulsive gambling, Shayne fakes the murder of her gambler boyfriend, who is also romancing the daughter of casino owner Benny Gordon, in order to frighten her. When the tout really ends up murdered, Shayne and Phyllis' Aunt Olivia, an avid reader of murder mysteries, both try to find the identity of the killer.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Eugene Forde
- Writers
- Stanley Rauh, Manning O'Connor, Brett Halliday
- Producer
- Sol M. Wurtzel
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently asked questions
What is Michael Shayne: Private Detective rated?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 11 votes.
Who directed Michael Shayne: Private Detective?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective was directed by Eugene Forde.
When was Michael Shayne: Private Detective released?
Michael Shayne: Private Detective was released in 1940.
