The Awful Sleuth

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1951 · 18 min · Comedy · TMDB 10.0/10

Overview

Drug store soda jerk Bert is a true-crime buff who revels in detective magazines. But he doesn't recognize the notorious gangster he waits on, smiling Memphis Mike.

Directed by Richard Quine

Cast

• Bert Wheeler — Bert
• Jean Willes — Ruthie
• Ben Welden — Memphis Mike
• Minerva Urecal — Bert's Mother-In-Law
• Vernon Dent — Al Keefer