A Shot in the Dark

When a renowned criminologist is murdered, his less-than-brilliant assistant, Preston Todd, is implicated. Todd, determined to clear his name, sets out to solve the murder himself, despite his lack of expertise. He stumbles through a series of comical mishaps and misinterpretations as he tries to gather clues and identify the real killer.

A Shot in the Dark was generally met with lukewarm reviews, often considered a standard B-movie of its era. Critics noted its predictable plot but appreciated the lighthearted comedic elements and Edward Everett Horton's performance as the bumbling protagonist.

• Edward Everett Horton's comedic timing is a highlight.

• The mystery plot is formulaic but amusing.

• A pleasant, if unremarkable, crime-comedy.

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The film is an adaptation of the novel 'The Proper Place' by William J. Neblett and is not related to the later famous Inspector Clouseau film of the same name.