COMEDY . 1939 . 1h 5m . 6.0/10

Charlie McCarthy, Detective_

Scotty Hamilton is a reporter who works for a crooked editor. Bill Banning is another reporter who is about to expose the editor's ties to the mob. When the editor is killed, both reporter Banning and mobster Tony Garcia are suspected.

Starring Edgar Bergen, Robert Cummings, Constance Moore

6.0/10

Rating

1h 5m

Runtime

1939

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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Scotty Hamilton is a reporter who works for a crooked editor. Bill Banning is another reporter who is about to expose the editor's ties to the mob. When the editor is killed, both reporter Banning and mobster Tony Garcia are suspected.

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Cast

Edgar Bergen stars as Himself in Charlie McCarthy, Detective.

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Year context

Charlie McCarthy, Detective was released 87 years ago in 1939.

Overview

Scotty Hamilton is a reporter who works for a crooked editor. Bill Banning is another reporter who is about to expose the editor's ties to the mob. When the ...

Charlie McCarthy, Detective is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 5m.

CAST (20)

Edgar Bergen

Robert Cummings

Robert Cummings

Scotty Hamilton

Constance Moore

Constance Moore

John Sutton

Louis Calhern

Edgar Kennedy

Inspector Dailey

Samuel S. Hinds

Samuel S. Hinds

Harold Huber

Warren Hymer

MS

Mortimer Snerd

Mortimer Snerd

Ray Turner

Ray Turner

Harrison 'Gravy' Randolph

Stanley Andrews

Stanley Andrews

Freight Captain

Granville Bates

Granville Bates

Dora Clement

Dora Clement

Drunk's Wife

G. Pat Collins

Alec Craig

Eddie Dunn

EF

Edward Fliegle

Laundry Boy

Bess Flowers

Mrs. Aldrich - Party Guest

Robert Greig

DETAILS

Release

December 22, 1939

Status

Released

Runtime

65 min (1h 5m)

Country

United States

Rating

6.0/10 (1 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Charlie McCarthy, Detective about?

Scotty Hamilton is a reporter who works for a crooked editor. Bill Banning is another reporter who is about to expose the editor's ties to the mob. When the editor is killed, both reporter Banning and mobster Tony Garcia are suspected.

How long is Charlie McCarthy, Detective?

Charlie McCarthy, Detective has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).

Who stars in Charlie McCarthy, Detective?

The cast of Charlie McCarthy, Detective includes Edgar Bergen, Robert Cummings, Constance Moore, John Sutton, Louis Calhern.

What is the rating of Charlie McCarthy, Detective?

Charlie McCarthy, Detective has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy