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Safety in Numbers
The Jones family patriarch, also mayor, is swindled into thinking the town swamp is a rich mineral deposit.
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Plot Summary
When a wealthy young socialite disappears, a bumbling private investigator is hired to find her, leading him into a web of intrigue and mistaken identities. He must navigate a series of comical misadventures and dangerous situations to uncover the truth behind her vanishing act. The investigation becomes a race against time as he encounters eccentric characters and unexpected twists.
Critical Reception
Safety in Numbers received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its lighthearted comedic elements and the performances of its cast, others found the plot to be formulaic and lacking in genuine suspense. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, if not particularly groundbreaking, B-movie offering of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its light comedic tone and some amusing character interactions.
Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of substantial mystery.
Considered a watchable, albeit unremarkable, crime-comedy.
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Fun Fact
The film was one of several B-movies produced by Paramount Pictures during the late 1930s as part of their strategy to offer a double feature to audiences.
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