It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Mystery writer Marian Carstairs is hard at work trying to finish her latest novel. Her three children meanwhile are entertaining themselves by trying to solve a murder in their own neighborhood. In between gathering clues, the kids play matchmaker by trying to fix up their widowed mom with the handsome detective investigating the case.
Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| TMDB | 4.5/106 votes |
Key crew
- Lloyd BaconDirector
- F. Hugh HerbertScreenplay
- David ButtolphOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Peggy Ann GarnerDinah Carstairs
- Randolph ScottLt. Bill Smith
- Lynn BariMarian Carstairs
- Dean StockwellArchie Carstairs
- Connie MarshallApril Carstairs
- James GleasonSgt. O'Hare
- Anabel ShawPolly Walker
- Barbara WhitingJo-Ella Holbrook
- Shepperd StrudwickMr. Wallace Sanford
- Marietta CantyCherrington Housekeeper
- Pat FlahertyPoliceman Murphy
- Olin HowlandLuke













