Investigation impossible, as no crime is committed, although the appearances are overwhelming

What is this? A criminal comedy, a bizarre noir satire, a domestic family thriller running wild into the office, a parody on noirs of the 40s or just a local triviality at Seattle going to absurd lengths of passions for nothing? A little bit of all that, but it is actually hilariously funny at times, and it does contain all the obligatory fisticuffs, gunfires, chases and criminal investigations for a noir thriller, but with all its formidable exaggerations it's still just a storm in a teacup. Obvious hoodlums break into an office, causes havoc among the files, are interrupted by an alert secretary, there is a wild chase along the corridors, the elevator and the staircase, she manages to put one off with a fire hose, the other scrams and immediately disappears abroad, the first one is eventually caught badly messed up, and it's all about food preservatives, the real motive of the burglary was intended murder, but everything was messed up from beginning to end, as the instigator was nothing but a professional bungler. You will have many hearty laughs at all the complications at different manhunts, but the music is superb - it is the perfect accompaniment to a madman's general mess of things.

The crime genre features criminal activities, investigations, law enforcement, crimes, and the pursuit of justice. Crime stories often revolve around the planning, execution, and consequences of criminal acts, as well as the efforts to solve and prevent such acts. They explore various aspects of criminal behavior, motives, and the moral dilemmas faced by both perpetrators and those seeking to uphold the law.

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The thriller genre features suspense, tension, and excitement. These stories are known for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats and delivering intense emotional experiences by revolving around high-stakes situations, dangerous conflicts, and the constant anticipation of unexpected events.

Crooks break into a chemical company to steal a formula for food preservative and, as Ernie investigates, motives become apparent, implicating various suspects.

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