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Private Detective

6.8193955mMovieMystery

A female private eye joins forces with a police detective to investigate the suspicious murder of a millionaire.

DirectorNoel M. Smith
WritersEarle Snell·Raymond L. Schrock
ProducersBryan Foy·Hal B. Wallis

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Cast · Directed by Noel M. Smith

JWJane Wyman
Jane Wyman
Myrna Winslow
DFDick Foran
Dick Foran
Jim Rickey
GDGloria Dickson
Gloria Dickson
Mona Lannon
MRMaxie Rosenbloom
Maxie Rosenbloom
Brody
JRJohn Ridgely
John Ridgely
Donald Norton
MCMorgan Conway
Morgan Conway
Nat Flavin
JEJohn Eldredge
John Eldredge
Millard K. Lannon
JCJoseph Crehan
Joseph Crehan
Capt. Murphy
WDWilliam B. Davidson
William B. Davidson
Inspector Evans
SJSelmer Jackson
Selmer Jackson
Simmy Sanger
VLVera Lewis
Vera Lewis
Mrs. Widner
JS
Julie Stevens
Elsie

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Private Detective — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Private Detective?

Private Detective isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Private Detective on Netflix?

No, Private Detective is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Private Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Private Detective isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Private Detective for free?

Private Detective 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 Private Detective?

Private Detective hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 27, 1940. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.