Another watchable Nancy Drew mystery with a good blend of mystery and comedy and romance. Bonita Granville as Nancy is again outstanding, giving a winning portrayal of a lively teenage girl, bright and enthusiastic and charming. In regular and good support is John Litel as her capable lawyer father Drew Carson and Renie Riano as the careworn housekeeper Effie Schneider. Particularly good in this third of the series is Frankie Thomas as Nancy's sort of boyfriend Ted, always reluctantly drawn into her investigations. His deadpan acting is most amusing. The mystery isn't that mysterious as halfway through the culprits are revealed. If you want a pleasant and entertaining film that has no agenda apart from having a good time this is a film for you.
It was a shame that only four films were made in this Nancy Drew series. Oh, well.
It was a shame that only four films were made in this Nancy Drew series. Oh, well.