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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harold young
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
jack arnold
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
george sherman
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
w merle connell
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
burgess meredith
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
Jeff McCartney
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
george archainbaud
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
john o'connor
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
richard whorf
Great chemistry between the leads.
james v kern
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
busby berkeley
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
richard thorpe
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
richard brooks
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
connie rasinski
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
hal walker
Excellent performances all around.
milton moses ginsberg
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
lynn shores
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
ralph murphy
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
fred c newmeyer
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
rupert julian
Great chemistry between the leads.