The Awful Sleuth(1951)
The Awful Sleuth Synopsis
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.
The Awful Sleuth (1951) is a comedy film directed by Richard Quine, released on April 18, 1951 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Bert Wheeler, Jean Willes, Ben Welden and Minerva Urecal. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Quine
- Writers:
- Elwood Ullman
- Producers:
- Jules White
- Cinematographer:
- Allen G. Siegler
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Awful Sleuth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bert Wheeler
as Bert
Jean Willes
as Ruthie
Ben Welden
as Memphis Mike
Minerva Urecal
as Bert's Mother-In-Law
Vernon Dent
as Al Keefer
Tom Kennedy
as Pinky
Ralph Volkie
Key crew
Directed by Richard Quine, written by Elwood Ullman, produced by Jules White.
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The Awful Sleuth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Awful Sleuth – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Awful Sleuth?
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The main cast of The Awful Sleuth (1951) includes Bert Wheeler, Jean Willes, Ben Welden, Minerva Urecal and Vernon Dent. The film was directed by Richard Quine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Awful Sleuth released?
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The Awful Sleuth was released on April 18, 1951 and runs for 18m.
Is The Awful Sleuth worth watching?
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The Awful Sleuth (1951) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.