Who Done It?(1942)
“Shudder through your laughter at the gayest, goofiest manhunt since Abbott and Costello convulsed the screen!”
Overview
Two dumb soda jerks dream of writing radio mysteries. When they try to pitch an idea at a radio station, they end up in the middle of a real murder when the station owner is killed during a broadcast.
Director
Erle C. Kenton
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Bud Abbott
as Chick Larkin
Lou Costello
as Mervin Q. Milgrim
Patric Knowles
as Jim Turner
Louise Allbritton
as Jane Little
Mary Wickes
as Juliet Collins
William Gargan
as Detective Inspector Lou
William Bendix
as Detective Sgt. Brannigan
Thomas Gomez
as Col. J.R. Andrews
Ludwig Stössel
as Dr. Anton Marek
Edmund MacDonald
as 'Murder at Midnight' Announcer
Jerome Cowan
as Heller
Walter Tetley
as 'Shorty', a studio pageboy
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1942
Runtime
1h 17m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Who Done It??▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Who Done It? (1942).
What is Who Done It? about?▼
Two dumb soda jerks dream of writing radio mysteries. When they try to pitch an idea at a radio station, they end up in the middle of a real murder when the station owner is killed during a broadcast.
Who directed Who Done It??▼
Who Done It? was directed by Erle C. Kenton and released in 1942. It is a comedy, mystery film.
How long is Who Done It??▼
Who Done It? has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
Who stars in Who Done It??▼
The cast of Who Done It? includes Bud Abbott as Chick Larkin, Lou Costello as Mervin Q. Milgrim, Patric Knowles as Jim Turner, Louise Allbritton as Jane Little, Mary Wickes as Juliet Collins and more.
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