The Super Snooper
The Super Snooper

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The Super Snooper

1952
Movie
7 min
English

In this parody of trench-coat detective films, Daffy Duck is Duck Drake, a "Private Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat" who receives a telephone call summoning him to the J. Cleaver Axe-Handle Estate, where a murder has supposedly taken place.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Arthur LubinGenres: Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

Eddie Cantor plays a timid accountant who dreams of being a detective. When he stumbles upon a real murder mystery involving a wealthy socialite, he finds himself thrust into a dangerous investigation. He must overcome his fears and use his unique, albeit unconventional, methods to catch the killer.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with many critics finding its comedic elements forced and its plot convoluted. Eddie Cantor's performance was noted, but it wasn't enough to salvage the film for most reviewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Eddie Cantor's signature comedic style is on full display, though often at the expense of the mystery plot.

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic ambitions with its noir-lite detective story.

  • Despite a game performance from its lead, the story lacks coherence and genuine suspense.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Super Snooper' is largely absent in accessible records, suggesting it was not widely discussed or reviewed by general audiences.

Fun Fact

This film was one of Eddie Cantor's final feature film roles, marking a departure from his more famous musical comedies of earlier decades.

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