My Favorite Spy

My Favorite Spy (1951)

  • 71% of users liked it
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Bob Hope is up to his famous nose in danger in this espionage comedy. Second-rate burlesque comic Peanuts White (Hope) is approached by federal agents who think that he's international spy Eric Augustine, to whom Peanuts bears a striking resemblance. When they realize that Peanuts and Eric are two… More

In Theaters
Dec 25, 1951 Wide
On DVD
Sep 28, 2010

Critic Reviews

  • Bill Weber, Slant Magazine

    This representative showcase of a great comedian is, like Peanuts White ordering a meal in French from notes scrawled on his tuxedo cuff, simple and efficient.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    A fun comedy with Hope, it's mostly funny, but there are some lulls. Overall, it's a very enjoyable comedy, and I liked it, but it could have been better, like maybe a little less predictable.

  • Anthony V


    Bob Hope once again shows his comedic talents.

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