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Defective Detectives

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El and Harry are two office cleaners turned detectives who are assigned to chase a gangster, but they end up catching the husband and wife they are supposed to protect from him.

DirectorHarry Edwards

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Cast · Directed by Harry Edwards

EBEl Brendel
El Brendel
El
HLHarry Langdon
Harry Langdon
Harry
CMChristine McIntyre
Christine McIntyre
Mrs. Rodney Boodle
VDVernon Dent
Vernon Dent
Rodney Boodle
DBDick Botiller
Dick Botiller
Florist Stand Owner
GLGeorge J. Lewis
George J. Lewis
H.E. Boos
HPHarry 'Snub' Pollard
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Janitor
JTJohn Tyrrell
John Tyrrell
Policeman
ELEddie Laughton
Eddie Laughton
Photographer

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Defective Detectives — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Defective Detectives?

Defective Detectives isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Defective Detectives on Netflix?

No, Defective Detectives is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Defective Detectives on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Defective Detectives isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Defective Detectives for free?

Defective Detectives isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Defective Detectives?

Defective Detectives hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 22, 1944. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.