The Awful Sleuth

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The Awful Sleuth

1951

0h 18m

10.0(1 votes)

Comedy

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.

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7 members

Acting

Bert Wheeler

Bert

Acting

Jean Willes

Ruthie

Acting

Ben Welden

Memphis Mike

Acting

Minerva Urecal

Bert's Mother-In-Law

Acting

Vernon Dent

Al Keefer

Acting

Tom Kennedy

Pinky

Acting

Ralph Volkie

Unknown Role

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