The Cheap Detective (1978)

A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wife.

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

What to watch after The Cheap Detective

• Seems Like Old Times (1980)
• Murder by Death (1976) — Same subject: spoof
• The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975) — Same feel: fun, sarcastic
• Silent Movie (1976) — Same feel: fun, whimsical
• Funny Lady (1975)
• Pocketful of Miracles (1961)