The Inspector General (1949)

User Reviews Mixed to Positive (base on 89 reviews)
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.
Genres Comedy - Music - Romance
Director Henry Koster
Producer henry koster
Published Date 2026-04-01 22:39:47
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Actors


Danny Kaye
Walter Slezak
Barbara Bates
Elsa Lanchester
Gene Lockhart

Overall Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 89 reviews)

Most recent reviews

george sherman Recent review

Missed opportunities for deeper themes.

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walter lang Recent review

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

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george cukor Recent review

Loved the characters and the emotional depth.

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sidney meyers Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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koji shima Recent review

Lack of chemistry between the main actors.

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bruce mitchell Recent review

Missed opportunities for deeper themes.

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michael r lawrence Recent review

An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.

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connie rasinski Recent review

A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

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henry king Recent review

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

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ted post Recent review

The plot was predictable and uninspired.

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lynn shores Recent review

An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.

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joseph losey Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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arthur davis Recent review

The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.

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norman z mcleod Recent review

Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.

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edwin h knopf Recent review

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

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milton moses ginsberg Recent review

The story felt flat and lacked momentum.

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orson welles Recent review

The dialogue felt natural and well-written.

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stuart heisler Recent review

A tedious experience that felt way too long.

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burgess meredith Recent review

Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

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busby berkeley Recent review

A refreshing take on familiar themes.

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