Miss Pinkerton (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1932, Miss Pinkerton is a comedy, thriller and mystery film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 66 minutes. “The Most Unusal Mystery of the Year” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scion of the once-rich Mitchell family, Herbert Wynn is found shot to death. Nurse Adams, bored by hospital routine, is recruited by the police to ferret out clues as she tends to Wynn's elderly aunt Julia. Jokingly given the 'rank' of Miss Pinkerton, after the famous detective agency, Adams probes into the mystery, but not before a second death.
Who’s in it. Miss Pinkerton stars Joan Blondell as Nurse Georgia Adams aka Miss Pinkerton, George Brent as Police Inspector Patten, Ruth Hall as Paula Brent and John Wray as Hugo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Miss Pinkerton has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 Miss Pinkerton page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miss Pinkerton tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miss Pinkerton (1932)?
- In US, Miss Pinkerton is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 Miss Pinkerton worth watching?
- Miss Pinkerton holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miss Pinkerton?
- Miss Pinkerton stars Joan Blondell, George Brent, Ruth Hall, John Wray and Elizabeth Patterson.
- When was Miss Pinkerton released?
- Miss Pinkerton was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.