Tom Howard only made a couple dozen films...and all but two of them were shorts. I've only seen a few, but did enjoy "Divorce Sweets" because it's strange and quite funny at times.

The story is simple...someone hires a detective (Howard) to prove that their wife is cheating on him in order to get a divorce. While it doesn't sound all that funny, it was and made me smile on occasion.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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Private detectives Peek and Boo handle are hired to handle a divorce case. Their responsibilities include "compromising" the wife.

Molly O'Day and George Shelton in Divorce Sweets (1933)

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