How to Be a Detective (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1936, How to Be a Detective is a comedy and crime film directed by Felix E. Feist, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. This Robert Benchley 'How To' comedy short attempts to teach us how to profile criminals by physical characteristics.
Who’s in it. How to Be a Detective stars Robert Benchley as Mr. Benchley, Arthur Hoyt as Worried Citizen (uncredited) and Dewey Robinson as McNulty (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, How to Be a 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 How to Be a Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Be a Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Be a Detective (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How to Be a Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How to Be a Detective worth watching?
- How to Be a Detective holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How to Be a Detective?
- How to Be a Detective stars Robert Benchley, Arthur Hoyt and Dewey Robinson.
- When was How to Be a Detective released?
- How to Be a Detective was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.