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Richard L. Bare Productions presents

So You Want to Be a Detective

directed by Richard L. Bare

194811mComedy

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Richard L. Bare Productions presents

So You Want to Be a Detective

directed by Richard L. Bare

194811mComedy

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§ Synopsis

Comedy · Crime

Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.

§ Keywords

what it's about

detective narration private detective short film

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

Richard L. Bare

Writer

Richard L. Bare

Cinematography

Wesley Anderson

Music

§ Cast

4

George O'Hanlon

George O'Hanlon

as Joe McDoakes (a.k.a. Phillip Snarlow)

Art Gilmore

as Narrator (voice)

Lila Leeds

as Veronica Vacuum (uncredited)

Kit Guard

as Barroom Thug (uncredited)

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