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Do Detectives Think? (1927): Cast

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Do Detectives Think? is a 1927 short comedy directed by Fred Guiol, starring Oliver Hardy as Sherlock Pinkham, Stan Laurel and James Finlayson. It runs 19 minutes.

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Do Detectives Think? (1927) movie poster
Released
Runtime
19 min
Director
Fred Guiol
Genre
Comedy
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The story

What Is Do Detectives Think? About?

The premise of Do Detectives Think? without spoilers.

An escaped convict is out to kill the judge who sentenced him. Two inept detectives are hired to guard the judge.

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Cast & crew

Do Detectives Think? Cast & Characters

Oliver Hardy leads the cast as Sherlock Pinkham, with Stan Laurel as Ferdinand Finkleberry and James Finlayson as Judge Foozle. Directed by Fred Guiol; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Fred Guiol

More films directed by Fred Guiol: Here Comes Trouble, Hay Foot, Miss Polly and Tanks a Million.

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Do Detectives Think? FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Do Detectives Think?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Do Detectives Think??

Do Detectives Think? runs 19 minutes.

When was Do Detectives Think? released?

Do Detectives Think? was released on November 20, 1927.

Who directed Do Detectives Think??

Do Detectives Think? was directed by Fred Guiol.

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Who is in the cast of Do Detectives Think??

Do Detectives Think? stars Oliver Hardy as Sherlock Pinkham, Stan Laurel as Ferdinand Finkleberry and James Finlayson as Judge Foozle, among 10 credited actors.

Does Do Detectives Think? have a post-credit scene?

No. Do Detectives Think? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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