Who Done It? (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1942, Who Done It? is a comedy and mystery film directed by Erle C. Kenton, running about 77 minutes. “Shudder through your laughter at the gayest, goofiest manhunt since Abbott and Costello convulsed the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two dumb soda jerks dream of writing radio mysteries. When they try to pitch an idea at a radio station, they end up in the middle of a real murder when the station owner is killed during a broadcast.

Who’s in it. Who Done It? stars Bud Abbott as Chick Larkin, Lou Costello as Mervin Q. Milgrim, Patric Knowles as Jim Turner and Louise Allbritton as Jane Little, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Who Done It? has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Who Done It? page.

If you liked it. Fans of Who Done It? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Who Done It? (1942)?
In US, Who Done It? is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Who Done It? worth watching?
Who Done It? holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Who Done It??
Who Done It? stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Patric Knowles, Louise Allbritton and William Gargan.
When was Who Done It? released?
Who Done It? was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.