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I have never heard of a detective being called a gumshoe.
AnswerBecause they used to wear shoes with gum (soft and quiet) soles so they could sneak around and not be heard by the sound of their footsteps.As often with slang, because of a joke: as both a detective (because he sneaks) and gumshoe (because they are useful to sneak) are called sneakers, so a detective is called a gumshoe.
"Alfred Hitchcock's latest mystery melodrama, "Vertigo," is all about how a dizzy fellow chases after a dizzy dame, the fellow being a detective (...). Slowly, the gum-shoe (sic) realizes that, somehow, this dizzy dame has spells (...)". (Bosley Crowther, "Vertigo", New York Times, May 29, 1958)
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What is gumshoe?
A detective or a private investigator.
What actors and actresses appeared in Gumshoe - 2012?
The cast of Gumshoe - 2012 includes: Wallace Luckas as The Investigator Rich Wescott as The Detective
Where did the term gumshoe come from?
The term "gumshoe" originated in the late 19th century as American slang for a detective. It is believed to have come from the rubber-soled shoes that detectives wore to move quietly while on the job.
What is the informal way of saying detective?
There are several informal terms for a detective.sleuthbloodhoundgumshoedick (yes, seriously)peep/peepershooflysnooprecon
Who is the gumshoe featured in The Maltese Falcon?
The gumshoe featured in "The Maltese Falcon" is Sam Spade, a hardboiled detective character created by author Dashiell Hammett. He is known for his tough exterior, sharp wit, and code of ethics that guides his investigations.
Who is Bigger's gumshoe?
Chan is Biggers' gumshoe
Funny detective names?
Chinese Detective I.C Yu Ukranian Detective B.Hiendchu Unsuccessful Detective Imar Reitarrd Crazy Taiwanese Detective Shu Chu Lazy Detective Knot Bofferd Greedy Detective Phil Mapoccets Fat Detective Stuf Maphace Bad Tempered Japanese Detective Fook Offe Dick Gumshoe Bennie Love Die Donald Non' Cool
What is the ISBN of 'G' Is for Gumshoe?
The ISBN of 'G' Is for Gumshoe is 9780805004618.
When was Gumshoe Awards created?
Gumshoe Awards was created in 2002.
When was Gumshoe - film - created?
Gumshoe - film - was created in 1971-12.
How many pages does 'G' Is for Gumshoe have?
'G' Is for Gumshoe has 261 pages.
What is the duration of Gumshoe film?
The duration of Gumshoe - film - is 1.47 hours.
