This is an adaptation of the radio series "The Fat Man," with Smart bringing his radio character to the screen. Smart is a rotund gourmet-detective trying to solve the murders of a dentist and his nurse. He finds clues from New York to Los Angeles, as well as another murder victim, Hudson.
The killer turns out to be a circus clown, Kelly (in the film debut for the great big-top performer).
Released:
1951
Rated:
NR
Length:
77 mins