Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940) is a Comedy, Mystery film that follows millionaire sportsman Hiram Brighton hires gumshoe Michael Shayne to keep his spoiled daughter Phyllis away from racetrack betting windows and roulette wheels. After Phyllis slips away and continues her compulsive gambling, Shayne fakes the murder of her gambler boyfriend, who is also romancing the daughter of casino owner Benny Gordon, in order to frighten her. When the tout really ends up murdered, Shayne and Phyllis' Aunt Olivia, an avid reader of murder mysteries, both try to find the identity of the killer. Currently, you can watch Michael Shayne: Private Detective on Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 11 votes. Fans of comedy movies may also want to explore similar titles below.