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Detective Story

Detective Story is a 1951 film which tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detectives squad. It stars Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix[?], Cathy O'Donnell[?] and Lee Grant[?].

The movie was adapted by Robert Wyler[?] and Philip Yordan[?] from the play by Sidney Kingsley[?]. It was directed by William Wyler.

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Eleanor Parker), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Lee Grant), Best Director and Best Writing, Screenplay.

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