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Don't Lie
After Buckwheat tells the gang he's seen a big monkey, Spanky, Froggy and Mickey decide to teach him once and for all not to lie. What the gang doesn't know is that the monkey is real, and hilarity will ensue.
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Plot Summary
A struggling writer, desperate for money, takes on the dangerous task of investigating the disappearance of a wealthy man's son. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit and murder involving the victim's family and associates. The writer finds himself in increasing peril as he gets closer to the truth.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception for 'Don't Lie' is scarce due to its age and limited distribution. It is generally considered a minor B-movie from the era, often overlooked in favor of more prominent productions.
What Reviewers Say
A straightforward, if somewhat uninspired, mystery programmer.
Features a performance by Hugh Beaumont in an early role.
Lacks memorable moments but serves as a competent time-filler.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to ascertain due to the film's obscurity. However, for those who have seen it, it's typically viewed as a very low-budget, standard mystery of its time.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by W. Lee Wilder, the uncle of filmmaker Billy Wilder, though the two had a strained relationship and rarely collaborated.
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