Danny Kaye, Elsa Lanchester, Gene Lockhart

An illiterate stooge in a traveling medicine show wanders into a strange town and is picked up on a vagrancy charge. The town's corrupt officials mistake him for the inspector general whom they think ...( read more  read more... )is traveling in disguise. Fearing he will discover they've been pocketing tax money, they make several bungled attempts to kill him.

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Unrated, 102 min.

Directed by: Henry Koster

Release Date: June 1, 1949

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DVD Release Date: September 26, 2000

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  • January 25, 2009
    I really enjoyed this movie. Danny Kaye is one of my favorite classic actors.
  • October 26, 2008
    a pretty amusing film. Danny Kaye's quirky antics are definitely the highlight. can't say the music did much for me, but the overall story was entertaining and the comedic timing was top-notch. not overly outstanding, but it's still an underrated classic.
  • June 16, 2008
    As a movie it's pretty mediocre fair - but as a showcase for the amazing Danny Kaye, it's absolutely fantastic. That man was a legend!
  • March 16, 2008
    Danny Kaye is in top form here. His enthusiasm has no limits, and this is one of the prime showcases for the performer at his spirited, entertaining best. How I wish I could have known this man. Thank you, Danny Kaye.
  • March 4, 2008
    Yay! This always makes me think of Amanda, which always makes me think of good times! And vice-versa! Arrogant, Elegant, and Smart! That's DK in this movie!
  • February 14, 2008
    I LOVE Danny Kaye!!! This movie is Hilarious!!!
  • December 26, 2007
    A really funny movie.
  • December 24, 2007
    Good. He is a really talented actor.
  • August 2, 2007
    Awesome!!!
    Way Funny!!

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