Detective Kitty O'Day (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1944, Detective Kitty O'Day is a comedy, mystery and romance film directed by William Beaudine, running about 61 minutes. “HELP! HELP! MURDER!...and YOU'RE THE VICTIM!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Convinced that she has what it takes to be a detective, inquisitive secretary Kitty O'Day gets her chance to put her sleuthing skills to the test when her investment broker boss is mysteriously murdered. But Kitty's investigation hits a snag when Inspector Miles Clancy begins to suspect that she's the culprit.
Who’s in it. Detective Kitty O'Day stars Jean Parker as Kitty O'Day, Peter Cookson as Johnny Jones, Tim Ryan as Inspector Clancy and Veda Ann Borg as Georgia Wentworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Detective Kitty O'Day has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detective Kitty O'Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detective Kitty O'Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detective Kitty O'Day (1944)?
- In US, Detective Kitty O'Day is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Detective Kitty O'Day worth watching?
- Detective Kitty O'Day holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detective Kitty O'Day?
- Detective Kitty O'Day stars Jean Parker, Peter Cookson, Tim Ryan, Veda Ann Borg and Edward Gargan.
- When was Detective Kitty O'Day released?
- Detective Kitty O'Day was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.