A Sting in the Tale

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The plot centers on two struggling crime playwrights who plot the perfect murder to escape their financial troubles, targeting Forbes' wife, Ann, due to her substantial life insurance. However, their scheme spirals out of control when a mishap leads to the accidental death of their secretary. The arrival of a stage-struck detective adds to the chaos, creating a web of confusion about the true nature of the crimes. As the story unfolds, the characters grapple with deception and the challenge of convincing a bumbling inspector of the reality behind the murders.