Carolyn Keene (a pseudonym for many writers) had a francise on a teenage detective in the 30's that became a beloved series of books for many a young girl. Warner Brothers, hoping to cash on the popularity of the novels filmed 4 movies starring Bonita Granville. Granville was known for playing mean or "brat" roles and the Drew series broke her typecasting in Hollywood. These movies may appear a bit "cutesy" to some, but Drew embodied the all American girl of her era. The movies portray an intelligent teenager with a clever knack for solving mysteries. They are at times very funny and manage to maintain suspense making this another great entry into the genre of the era. The studio hoped to continue this series, but Granville was growing up and wanted roles more suited to her age. She eventually went onto produce the famous LASSIE TV series in the 50's. NANCY DREW DETECTIVE: the first in the series involves a dowager who promises $250,000 to Drew's school then mysteriously disappears. NANCY DREW REPORTER: has the teen sleuth struggling to work for the city paper and clear a woman she believes is not guilty of murdering her benefactor. NANCY DREW TROUBLESHOOTER: Helps to clear a farmer of of murder. NANCY DREW & THE HIDDEN STAIRCASE: deals with a creepy old mansion and helping two old ladies in trouble (a notorious mobster). This one manages to add some chills to the story. These are only plot teasers in the hopes the reader will watch this series. It is up to par with all the famous detectives of the era. Don't settle for the remakes or the dismal TV series. This is the original Nancy Drew that all nostalgia buffs will find a "winner". It's in Drew's words "24 80" (referring to WPA wages at the time). Well worth a watch.Read full review
This classic Nancy Drew series is wonderfully entertaining and witty, appropriate for any audience. Bonita Granville's protrayal of the teen sleuth is sharp, intelligent and funny. Most refreshing is that these youth are portrayed as vibrant thinking individuals, not defiant, disrespectful over-sexed smart-elecks. The same supporting cast returns throughout the series as well. I purchased this DVD mainly for my 9 year old daughter. We had caught the very end of a Nancy Drew movie on television and wanted to see it in its entirety. Although these movies were made almost 70 years, this is timeless entertainment for all ages. Money well spent.
Nice old Nancy Drew movies. Mastered quite well for how old they are. These movies are old black and white ones so they might not appeal to younger people. But for a connoisseur of older movies, they are terrific. The stories don't really follow the books too closely, but, in the case of these films, that's not a bad thing. I noticed that they changed the name of Ned (in the books) to Ted for the movies, and made him somewhat of a comic-relief type of character.
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I enjoy black and white detective stories of all types and Nancy Drew is no exception. I admit that you have to put yourself into a mindset that accepts a simpler world when you watch these older films. I then enjoy these films very much. The quality of the picture is great and the stories are fun to watch. Remembering watching these films on TV when I was a child adds to the pleasure. Kick back and enjoy!
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These two movies are so good! Enjoyed watching them very much. Never a dull moment. They couldn't have picked a better actress to play Nancy Drew. She is not like the serious Nancy Drew in the books. All of the actors are great. It was so refreshing to watch. Both are good stories. Enjoyed looking at the clothes they wore back in 1938 and 1939, and the cars they drove too. The quality of the DVD's was very good. I highly recommend these two movies.
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This is for a Christmas present for my grand daughter. She is really into Nancy Drew right now. I am sure she will lobe it.
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It's great - black & white & very well done. Actors are great, the characters are well-created/played, and the storylines progress naturally. The mysteries give you something to think on, too! Definitely worth a look.
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Got it mainly because we like who done its. This is particularly fun. Nancy is a perky gal who just has a curious soul, also the young man who plays opposite with her I love watching them together. Liked it alot and would recommend it. Her father was very interested in watching out for his girl, something missing these days. Got it for my granddaughter, she hasn't watched it yet.
This is such an entertaining clean movie series. Bonita Granville is great!
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Nancy Drew fans will love this dvd. It contains 4 original 1930's movies that continue the saga of Nancy's detective work. Adults, children, and teens in our home all enjoyed the dvd since it not only involves the classic Nancy stories, but also offers a glimpse into the fashions, social life, and language of teens from an earlier period. Highly recommend!
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