The Awful Sleuth ( 1951 )

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.

Top Cast

Bert Wheeler

Bert

Jean Willes

Ruthie

Ben Welden

Memphis Mike

Minerva Urecal

Bert's Mother-In-Law

Vernon Dent

Al Keefer

Tom Kennedy

Pinky

Ralph Volkie