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The Inspector General

NR1h 41m1949Henry Koster
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 91%
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"The Kaye way to chaos and corruption."

An illiterate stooge in a traveling medicine show wanders into a strange town and is picked up on a vagrancy charge. The town's corrupt officials mistake him for the inspector general whom they think is traveling in disguise. Fearing he will discover they've been pocketing tax money, they make several bungled attempts to kill him.

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CorruptionEscapeMayorSnake OilMedicine Show

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Inspector General (1949) about?

An illiterate stooge in a traveling medicine show wanders into a strange town and is picked up on a vagrancy charge. The town's corrupt officials mistake him for the inspector general whom they think is traveling in disguise. Fearing he will discover they've been pocketing tax money, they make several bungled attempts to kill him.

Who stars in The Inspector General?

The Inspector General stars Danny Kaye (Georgi), Walter Slezak (Yakov), Barbara Bates (Leza), Elsa Lanchester (Maria), Gene Lockhart (The Mayor). The film was directed by Henry Koster.

How long is The Inspector General?

The Inspector General has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated NR.

Is The Inspector General worth watching?

The Inspector General holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Comedy, Romance, Musical are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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