Detectives

Detectives

1928 · 70 min · ★ 10.0 · Mystery, Comedy

Lois, a stenographer at a luxury hotel, is being pursued by the hotel's house detective and a bellhop. When some valuable jewels are stolen, the bellhop--who has always dreamed of being a detective--sees his chance to both solve the jewel robbery and impress the woman he loves. The house detective, however, has other ideas.

Directed by Chester M. Franklin · Written by Robert Lord

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