Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, Charlie McCarthy, Detective is a comedy film directed by Frank Tuttle, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Charlie McCarthy, Detective stars Edgar Bergen as Himself, Robert Cummings as Scotty Hamilton, Constance Moore as Sheila Stuart and John Sutton as Bill Banning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Charlie McCarthy, Detective has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charlie McCarthy, Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charlie McCarthy, Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charlie McCarthy, Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charlie McCarthy, Detective worth watching?
- Charlie McCarthy, Detective holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charlie McCarthy, Detective?
- Charlie McCarthy, Detective stars Edgar Bergen, Robert Cummings, Constance Moore, John Sutton and Louis Calhern.
- When was Charlie McCarthy, Detective released?
- Charlie McCarthy, Detective was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.