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BAFFLING MYSTERY OF MURDER!
1944 · 62 min · ★ 7.3 · Comedy, Action
Copy boys Muggs and Glimpy investigate a murder. They locate the ex-wife of the murdered man and become convinced she is innocent. They hide her from the police while they investigate.
Directed by William Beaudine · Written by Earle Snell
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Leo Gorcey Muggs McGinnis -
Huntz Hall Glimpy McClusky -
William Benedict Skinny -
Bobby Jordan Bobby Jordan -
Gabriel Dell Jim Lindsay -
Bernard Gorcey Mr. Johnson (uncredited)
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