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The Amazing Mr. Williams

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Homicide detective Kenny Williams (Melvyn Douglas) is so attached to his police work that his longtime fiancée, Maxine Carroll (Joan Blondell), wonders if he would rather solve a case than get married. When Maxine convinces the police captain (Clarence Kolb) to threaten Kenny with suspension, Kenny shows his dedication by accepting a case requiring him to dress as a woman. With a killer on the loose, Kenny must decide between his career obligations and his fiancée's wishes.
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Synopsis Homicide detective Kenny Williams (Melvyn Douglas) is so attached to his police work that his longtime fiancée, Maxine Carroll (Joan Blondell), wonders if he would rather solve a case than get married. When Maxine convinces the police captain (Clarence Kolb) to threaten Kenny with suspension, Kenny shows his dedication by accepting a case requiring him to dress as a woman. With a killer on the loose, Kenny must decide between his career obligations and his fiancée's wishes.
Director
Alexander Hall
Production Co
Columbia Pictures
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 20m