Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939)
Description: What Chance Has a Story With This 16-Year-Old Newshawk On Its Trail?
While participating in a contest at a local newspaper in which school children are asked to submit a news story, local attorney Carson Drew's daughter Nancy intercepts a real story assignment. She "covers" the inquest of the death of a woman who was poisoned. Nancy doesn't think the young woman accused of the crime is guilty and corrals her neighbor Ted into searching for a vital piece of evidence and stumbles onto the identity of the real killer.
Director: William Clemens
Producer: william clemens
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 228 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 18:59:02
Genre:
Comedy
Crime
Mystery
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garson kanin
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
stuart heisler
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
emilio fernandez
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
ray taylor
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
samuel diege
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
dave tendlar
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
ralph murphy
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
henry hathaway
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
jerry warren
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
robert g vignola
The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.
bert i gordon
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
will price
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
paolo heusch
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
albert parker
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
harold s bucquet
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
walter grauman
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
joseph kuo
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
kazuhiko yamaguchi
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
michael r lawrence
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
wallace worsley
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.