The Awful Sleuth (1951) is a Comedy film that follows drug store soda jerk Bert is a true-crime buff who revels in detective magazines. But he doesn't recognize the notorious gangster he waits on, smiling Memphis Mike. The Awful Sleuth is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 votes. Fans of comedy movies may also want to explore similar titles below.