The Inspector General (1949)
Description: 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.
Director: Henry Koster
Producer: henry koster
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 89 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 22:39:47
Genre:
Comedy
Music
Romance
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howard hughes
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
george templeton
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
william wyler
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
leslie s hiscott
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
arthur davis
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
jim markovic
Excellent performances all around.
hal walker
Excellent performances all around.
george schaefer
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
busby berkeley
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
ralph murphy
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
steve sekely
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
bernard carr
The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.
bert i gordon
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
james v kern
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
alan james
The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.
ted post
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
milton moses ginsberg
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
george sherman
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
spencer gordon bennet
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
michael reeves
One of the better films I've watched in a while.