The Awful Sleuth
1951, English. Directed by Richard Quine.
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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- 0h 18m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 18 April 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Elwood Ullman
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How long is The Awful Sleuth?
The Awful Sleuth runs 18 minutes (0h 18m).
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The Awful Sleuth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 April 1951. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Awful Sleuth?
If you liked The Awful Sleuth, try Thunderstruck, Driver's Ed, Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day.
Who directed The Awful Sleuth?
The Awful Sleuth (1951) was directed by Richard Quine and stars Bert Wheeler, Jean Willes, Ben Welden.