My Favorite Brunette

In this 1947 American romantic comedy and film noir parody, Bob Hope plays Ronnie Jackson, a baby photographer who fantasizes about being a private detective. When a lovely baroness mistakenly believes he's a real gumshoe and hires him to find her missing husband, Ronnie finds himself entangled in a series of confusing but sinister events at a gloomy mansion and a sanatorium. As the story unfolds, Hope skillfully spoofs movie detectives and film noir style, with memorable performances from Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney Jr., and Bing Crosby. Set against the backdrop of San Francisco and Pebble Beach, California, My Favorite Brunette is a hilarious and entertaining ride full of twists and turns.