i saw this when it come out in the theater and it do not work for me at all . over the year i would catch a bit on t. v. here and there and it would seem funny than i remember . i take the tape out of the library and thought i would give it another try and have be on a bit of a film noir jag . i think i be go to rank it a a small classic while perhaps as good a carl old partner best film young frankenstein . admittedly and you have to get on the frequency of extreme silliness that martin and reiner ask you accept without force thing . some of the gag meander a bit and like bogart marlowe while yet i somehow feel bogie odd and bemuse non reaction to the mayhem be perfect . he may fit into this movie good than beat the devil . martin get a chance to do some of his best ever physical comedy . and hat off to rachel ward and who look great and find just the right tone for this somewhat odd act assignment . she can adjust my willie anytime .