Jim Hanvey, Detective
"Sly but not slick - Jim Hanvey tops them all! Guy Kibbee ....his most loveable role!"
Originally released in 1937. Jim Hanvey, Detective is a mystery/action film. directed by Phil Rosen. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Guy Kibbee, Tom Brown, and Lucie Kaye
Synopsis
Jim Hanvey is a genial but top-notch detective who has retired to his country home. An insurance company hires him to find a missing emerald so they won't have to pay out the $100,000 for which the jewel is insured. It doesn't take him long to find the emerald, but he discovers that finding it was the easy part; the difficult part is getting it back to its rightful owner, and he winds up involved in a murder in which an innocent man is framed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Guy Kibbee
as James Woolford 'Jim' Hanvey
Tom Brown
as Don Terry
Lucie Kaye
as Joan Frost
Catherine Doucet
as Adelaide Frost
Edward Gargan
as O. R.Smith
Edward Brophy
as Romo
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Mrs. Tom Ellis
Theodore von Eltz
as Dunn
Kenneth Thomson
as W. B. Elwood
Howard Hickman
as Herbert Frost
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jim Hanvey, Detective about?
Jim Hanvey is a genial but top-notch detective who has retired to his country home. An insurance company hires him to find a missing emerald so they won't have to pay out the $100,000 for which the...
Who directed Jim Hanvey, Detective?
Jim Hanvey, Detective was directed by Phil Rosen.
How long is Jim Hanvey, Detective?
Jim Hanvey, Detective has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Jim Hanvey, Detective released?
Jim Hanvey, Detective was released on April 5, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jim Hanvey, Detective?
The main cast of Jim Hanvey, Detective includes Guy Kibbee, Tom Brown, Lucie Kaye, Catherine Doucet, Edward Gargan.