Super-Sleuth
NR 1937 · 70 min · ★ 5.6 · Mystery, Comedy
A movie actor playing a detective gets carried away with his role and starts trying to solve real-life crimes.
Directed by Benjamin Stoloff · Written by Gertrude Purcell
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Jack Oakie Bill Martin -
Ann Sothern Mary Strand -
Eduardo Ciannelli Professor Herman - A Alan Bruce Larry Frank, a movie stand-in
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Edgar Kennedy Police Lt. Garrison -
Joan Woodbury Doris Duane, a film actress -
Bradley Page Ralph Waring -
Paul Guilfoyle Gibbons, a film director -
Willie Best Warts, Martin's manservant - W William Corson Beckett
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Alec Craig Eddie - Doorman - P Paul Hurst Motorcycle Cop
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