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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A detective is assigned to protect a millionaire's daughter from the dangers of the gambling world, only to find himself entangled in a murder investigation when a racetrack tout is killed.

Sleepers West

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On a train bound for a high-profile trial in San Francisco, detective Mike Shayne protects a crucial witness from a complex web of suspects.

Dressed to Kill

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A detective's wedding celebration is abruptly disrupted by a brutal double murder at a nearby hotel, leading to a dramatic and unexpected investigation.

Blue, White and Perfect

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A detective boards a luxurious ocean liner bound for Hawaii, only to uncover a sinister plot involving stolen diamonds and a Nazi smuggling operation.

The Man Who Wouldn't Die

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A malevolent entity rises from the dead, driven by an unrelenting desire for retribution against those who wrongfully took his life.

Just Off Broadway

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Michael Shayne, a private detective, takes on a unique role as a jury member in a murder trial, where Lillian Hubbard is accused of murdering Harley Forsythe.

Time to Kill

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A blackmailed son's dark past is uncovered when a priceless antique coin is stolen, leading a detective to unravel a tangled web of violence, deceit, and emotional turmoil in a complex investigation.

Murder Is My Business

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A determined detective unravels a complex web of deceit and clues to reveal the dark reality behind a series of gruesome murders.

Larceny in Her Heart

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A private detective is hired to find a missing woman, only to uncover a dark secret: her father has been keeping her captive all along.

Blonde for a Day

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A journalist's dogged pursuit of justice for a string of unsolved murders puts his own life at risk, prompting an unlikely alliance with a skilled private investigator to unravel the mystery.

Three on a Ticket

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A wounded detective's cryptic clue to a murder mystery unfolds after his death in Michael Shayne's office, sending the private investigator on a perilous journey to uncover the truth.

Too Many Winners

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Detective Michael Shayne takes on a case involving a ring of counterfeit race ticket scammers, pushing his skills to the limit, as his secretary Phyllis tries to convince him to put his work aside and join her on a relaxing getaway.

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