The Nitwits (1935)

Welcome to the chaotic world of Johnnie and Newton, men of dreams and cigar smoke, inhabiting the bustling lobby of an office building. Johnnie, a hopeful songwriter, yearns to sell his melody to the enigmatic building owner and song publisher, Winfield Lake. His heart, however, belongs to the sweet secretary Mary, Lake's right hand. But when Lake is found lifeless, the plot thickens like the smoke from their cigars. The turn of events spurs suspicion towards Johnnie and Mary, painting them as the perfect culprits. As the walls tighten around them, a twist implicates Mary, landing her behind iron bars. However, a shroud of mystery still hangs heavy in the air – who really pulled the trigger on Lake? Who is the menacing Black Widow, the shadowy figure threatening Lake with blackmail? The tale unfurls, introducing a colorful palette of characters - the wary wife of Lake, a smug detective with a knack for the dramatic, a janitor seemingly slower than the passing seasons, an auditor with a curious eye, and a duo of songwriters, each gripped by a paranoia that their creativity is being pilfered. In this whirlwind of suspicion and chaos, Newton's inventive streak takes center stage. Can his innovative truth machine pierce the fog of deceit and unveil the true perpetrator? Dive into this rollicking murder mystery, where every corner holds a secret and every character a potential villain.

The Nitwits is a comedy movie featuring Billy Wayne.

The Nitwits is currently streaming on HBO Max.