26 June 1948 Comedy, Crime 11 mins
Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.
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George O'Hanlon as Joe McDoakes (a.k.a. Phillip Snarlow)
Art Gilmore as Narrator (voice)
Lila Leeds as Veronica Vacuum (uncredited)
Kit Guard as Barroom Thug (uncredited)
William Lava Original Music Composer
Richard L. Bare Director
Francis J. Scheid Sound Designer
Richard L. Bare Writer
United States 26 June 1948
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