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Where's Annabelle?

1949
Movie
20 min
English

A wife tries to get the goods on her husband.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Norman TaurogGenres: Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

A vaudeville performer inherits a seemingly haunted mansion filled with strange noises and even stranger residents. He believes the source of the haunting is the ghost of his ex-wife, Annabelle, who has mysteriously disappeared. However, as he investigates, he uncovers a more earthly, and potentially criminal, explanation for the peculiar happenings.

Critical Reception

Where's Annabelle? was not a critical darling, with many reviews pointing to a predictable plot and reliance on slapstick humor. However, some critics acknowledged Eddie Cantor's energetic performance, which, along with his familiar stage persona, provided some entertainment value for his existing fanbase. The film received a generally lukewarm reception from audiences as well, failing to make a significant impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Eddie Cantor's familiar comedic style is the main draw, though the plot itself is weak.

  • Relies heavily on old-fashioned gags and a predictable mystery.

  • The film offers light entertainment but lacks depth or originality.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Where's Annabelle?' is largely unavailable or unrecorded in easily accessible formats. General sentiment from available older reviews suggests it was seen as a minor comedic effort.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of Eddie Cantor's last starring roles in a feature film, as he transitioned to more television and radio work in the following years.

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