The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939)

The storyline follows the antics of Gracie Allen, a scatterbrained individual, as she attempts to assist the skilled detective Philo Vance in solving a murder case. Gracie's uncle sets her up on a date with Bill at a company picnic, and later that evening the pair go to a nightclub. While at the club, Gracie accidentally connects Bill to the murder of a criminal after discovering the corpse and Bill's cigarette case at the crime scene. During her questioning at the club, she meets Vance who is investigating the crime. Despite Gracie's comically ineffective attempts to solve the case, Vance ultimately decides to work with her. Together, they eventually uncover the true culprit.