Scared to Death (1958)

In the hilarious rollercoaster ride that is 'Scared to Death', Viruta and Capulina find themselves swept up in the intriguing world of private investigation. As janitors in a top-notch detective agency, they're consumed by a shared aspiration - to swap their brooms for magnifying glasses. In a twist of fate, they're employed by Alma, a millionaire with detective blood coursing through her veins, who owns the agency where they've been toiling away. Upon passing their exam, they're entrusted with their maiden assignment - the pursuit of Rostov, an infamous jewel thief and murderer. With a tantalizing bounty of $50,000 hanging over Rostov's head, our unlikely heroes are thrown headfirst into the dangerous, yet thrilling, whirlwind of mystery and crime-solving. Meanwhile, Alma's mother, Mrs. Tina, despises her daughter's perilous profession. She devises a cunning trap to lure Alma away from the detective life, dreaming of wedding bells that will hopefully drown out the risky echoes of her daughter's investigative endeavors. In the face of it all, Viruta and Capulina navigate through their first case with an infectious blend of humor, innocence, and a unique comedic flair, demonstrating that the path to solving mysteries isn't always dark and gloomy but can be littered with laughter and light-heartedness. 'Scared to Death' is a captivating narrative that demonstrates the power of aspiration and the humor that can be found in even the most dangerous situations.

Scared to Death is a comedy movie featuring Kitty de Hoyos and directed by Jaime Salvador.

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