GRAND

Evening Star, Issue 23124, 25 November 1938, Page 13

GRAND

How a conceited but likeable motion picture actor who believes himself the world’s greatest amateur sleuth actually solves a series of sensational Hollywood crimes, to the amazement of everyone but himself, is the basis of the thrilling mystery story, ‘ Super Sleuth,’ which is now at the Grand, and in which Jack Oakie and Ann So them have, co-starring roles. Set against the _ professional life of the glamorous cinema capital, the film presents Oakie as a screen star famous for his detective characterisations, a role he confidently attempts to play off the screen, usually with hilarious results. When he receives word that he has been chosen as the next victim by a notorious “ celebrity killer,” Oakie calmly plans to capture the mysterious murderer. To this end lie seeks the advice of a self-styled professor of criminology who operates a . crime museum at the beach and who is in reality the unknown killer—a role played by the renowned Eduardo Gianiielli. There is something inherently funny in the idea of a woman who is probably the worst housekeeper in the Middle West winning conspicuous recognition for her domestic talents. And based on this idea, R.K.O._ Radio has turned out an uproarious piece of film entertainment in its ‘ Meet the Missus,’ the second film. With the inimitable team of Victor Moore and Helen Broderick co-starred, and Anne Shirley heading the featured cast, ‘ Meet the Missus ’ proves to be a real event in feature comedy annals. Moore is a small-town barber who, in addition to his tonsorial duties, does all the housework because his wife, Miss Broderick, is too busy entering commercial contests.