Review of My Favorite Blonde

This film essentially begins with a British agent being murdered on a ship as it enters the harbor of New York City. Prior to his death, however, he manages to hand off a small locket in the shape of a scorpion which contains top secret information to his colleague "Karen Bentley" (Madeleine Carroll). Needless to say, recognizing that she now has this information, the German agents immediately make it their main priority to obtain it at all costs. What they don't count on, however, is Karen enlisting the aid of a clueless Vaudeville performer named "Larry Haines" (Bob Hope) who relies upon a penguin to propel his otherwise lackluster act. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that I was pleasantly surprised at how good this comedy actually turned out to be--with Bob Hope putting in an especially good performance. Likewise, the penguin was also quite good as well. In any case, I recommend this film for those viewers looking for a good comedy, and I have rated it accordingly. Above average.