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Poll: Classic Mystery Comedies

A poll by ElMaruecan82
If the mystery film genre originated many classic Hitchcock suspense-thrillers and detective stories, it also proved itself capable to inspire many memorable -if not downright hilarious- comedies.

The following movies focus on the efforts of detectives, private investigators, sleuths, amateurs or pros, to unravel a crime or solve a specific problem or situation.

Which of these classic mystery comedies is your favorite?

After voting, you might discuss the list here

Results of 757 votes:

  1. 1.

    The Big Lebowski (1998)

     
  2. 2.

    Hot Fuzz (2007)

     
  3. 3.

    Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

     
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