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I Love a Mystery

  • TV Movie
  • 1973
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
153
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I Love a Mystery (1973)
ComedyCrimeDrama

Three insurance investigators search for a mysterious billionaire.Three insurance investigators search for a mysterious billionaire.Three insurance investigators search for a mysterious billionaire.

  • Director
    • Leslie Stevens
  • Writers
    • Carlton E. Morse
    • Leslie Stevens
  • Stars
    • Ida Lupino
    • Les Crane
    • David Hartman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    153
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Leslie Stevens
    • Writers
      • Carlton E. Morse
      • Leslie Stevens
    • Stars
      • Ida Lupino
      • Les Crane
      • David Hartman
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ida Lupino
    Ida Lupino
    • Randolph Cheyne
    Les Crane
    Les Crane
    • Jack Packard
    David Hartman
    David Hartman
    • Doc Long
    Hagan Beggs
    Hagan Beggs
    • Reggie York
    Don Knotts
    Don Knotts
    • Alexander Archer
    Terry-Thomas
    Terry-Thomas
    • Gordon Elliott
    Jack Weston
    Jack Weston
    • Job Cheyne
    Melodie Johnson
    Melodie Johnson
    • Charity
    Karen Jensen
    • Faith
    Deanna Lund
    Deanna Lund
    • Hope
    Peter Mamakos
    Peter Mamakos
    Andre Philippe
    Andre Philippe
    • Andre
    Lewis Charles
    Lewis Charles
    Francine York
    Francine York
    • Telegram Girl
    Inger Wegge
    • Gordon Elliott's Secretary
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Leslie Stevens
    • Writers
      • Carlton E. Morse
      • Leslie Stevens
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    User reviews8

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    10myplanetrocks

    I Love this movie!

    This is one of the most memorable movies from the 70's. I saw this when I was about 7 years old at 2 am in the morning and I remembered it for years after! David Hartman and Don Knotts maintain levity as they investigate a mystery in a creepy old mansion. In search of a missing billionaire, the detectives embark on a journey through the mysterious and colorful mansion which chimes of a baby crying. Is the baby real and stuck in the ventilation system or is it just a prank? Watch the mysteries unfold as Don Knotts bumbles and stumbles around in his typical skittish fashion. Appreantly, this gem of a little-known movie was themed after an earlier radio series of the same title. I loved it and wish it would be released officially!
    robolly

    Worth seeing

    Saw this when it was first broadcast in 1973 and than again perhaps 8 years later. It's based on an old radio series about three insurance investigators. This film is played for laughs, and the opening sequence is hilarious, but the pace kind of slows down after that. Still, as a whole quite amusing and fun.
    10dglssbaker

    Great Movie, Now How to you get a copy of it,

    I saw this as a kid and love it, it was great, but now as an adult, I can't seen to find it anywhere, if anyone knows how to get it, let me know. thanks I saw this as a kid and love it, it was great, but now as an adult, I can't seen to find it anywhere, if anyone knows how to get it, let me know. thanks I saw this as a kid and love it, it was great, but now as an adult, I can't seen to find it anywhere, if anyone knows how to get it, let me know. thanks I saw this as a kid and love it, it was great, but now as an adult, I can't seen to find it anywhere, if anyone knows how to get it, let me know. thanks I saw this as a kid and love it, it was great, but now as an adult, I can't seen to find it anywhere, if anyone knows how to get it, let me know. thanks
    9crt0524

    Loved IT

    I can remember as a kid getting up just before the movie would start or staying up late at night just to watch the movie.

    From the opening scene with the bug on the neck to the end... it was pure laughter

    It made me laugh and I absolutely loved Don Knotts at the end with the lion. And to see that HE was the dad the beautiful triples, Faith, Hope and Charity, who would have guessed that???

    It's probably one of my favorites in memory!

    I have looked high and low to find this on prerecorded media but have had no luck. I would love to find a DVD or VHS copy of this movie.

    If any one knows where it can be purchased, PLEASE let me know!!!
    8shakspryn

    OK, here's how to get this rare movie!

    All the reviewers express a wish for a copy of this movie, and there are probably many more who are interested. Here's how to get it: there is a DVD set of three old (1940's) "I Love A Mystery" films, which is put out by Onesmedia. Now, they include the 1973 film in the set, as a fourth film. It is available on Amazon, and I imagine other places as well.

    For some unknown reason, the 1973 film was actually made in 1967, but did not air on TV until 1973! This is very puzzling, especially given such a talented cast. Perhaps it was a pilot for a TV series that didn't get picked up? But that's an awfully long time between the making of the movie and airing it.

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      Filmed in 1966 but not broadcast until 1973.

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    • Release date
      • February 27, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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