The 1940 film Michael Shayne, Private Detective is the first in a series of twelve movies. Lloyd Nolan starred as Shayne through 1942, until the series was dropped by Twentieth Century Fox and picked up by PRC. At that point, Hugh Beaumont took over the role in five films released in 1946.
Michael Shayne: Private Detective

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Mike Shayne, a gumshoe, is hired by a millionaire to keep his daughter away from the world of gambling and gamblers. However, his mission takes a deadly turn when he becomes embroiled in the murder of a racetrack tout.

Sleepers West

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Mike Shayne navigates a complex web of suspects as he protects a crucial witness on a train journey to a high-stakes trial in San Francisco.

Dressed to Kill

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As Detective Michael Shayne and his fiancée Joanne prepare to tie the knot, a chilling scream from a nearby hotel room interrupts their celebration, leading Shayne to investigate a bizarre double murder with a theatrical twist.

Blue, White and Perfect

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A detective sets out to track down stolen diamonds and a Nazi smuggling operation on a luxurious ocean liner bound for Hawaii.

The Man Who Wouldn't Die

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A wrongly buried individual claws his way back to the surface, driven by a burning desire for vengeance against those who conspired against him.

Just Off Broadway

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Michael Shayne, a private detective, is a juror in the trial of Lillian Hubbard, accused of murdering Harley Forsythe.

Time to Kill

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A detective is tasked with recovering a priceless antique coin from a cunning thief, who obtained it by blackmailing its owner's son. As the investigation unfolds, the detective becomes entangled in a web of violence, deceit, and emotional turmoil.

Murder Is My Business

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A gritty detective must navigate a complex web of clues and deceit to uncover the truth behind a series of murders.

Larceny in Her Heart

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Private detective Michael Shayne is hired by civic crusader Burton Stallings to find his missing step-daughter Helen, only to uncover that Stallings himself has had her confined in a mysterious location.

Blonde for a Day

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A newspaper reporter's relentless crusade against the police department's inability to solve a string of murders puts his life at risk, prompting him to seek the expertise of a private detective.

Three on a Ticket

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A detective, wounded and dying, enters Michael Shayne's office and passes away before Shayne can interrogate him. Shayne discovers a baggage ticket in the detective's hand, claims it, and finds a checked bag containing...

Too Many Winners

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Michael Shayne takes on a case to uncover a ring of counterfeit race ticket scammers, despite his secretary Phyllis's pleas to join her on a relaxing vacation. He enlists the help of Mayme Martin, who provides crucial information.

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