Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 George O'HanlonJoe McDoakes (a.k.a. Phillip Snarlow) | Joe McDoakes (a.k.a. Phillip Snarlow) |
 Art GilmoreNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |
 Lila LeedsVeronica Vacuum (uncredited) | Veronica Vacuum (uncredited) |
 Kit GuardBarroom Thug (uncredited) | Barroom Thug (uncredited) |