Peeper

1975
PG
1h 27m

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In 1947, a smart-mouthed Brit working in L.A. as a private eye (or peeper) is on a case to find the long lost daughter of a shady client pursued by two dangerous goons. The case leads him to... Read allIn 1947, a smart-mouthed Brit working in L.A. as a private eye (or peeper) is on a case to find the long lost daughter of a shady client pursued by two dangerous goons. The case leads him to a rich oddball Beverly Hills family.In 1947, a smart-mouthed Brit working in L.A. as a private eye (or peeper) is on a case to find the long lost daughter of a shady client pursued by two dangerous goons. The case leads him to a rich oddball Beverly Hills family.

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Trivia
The opening titles are not printed or written out on screen, but are instead spoken to the audience by Humphrey Bogart impersonator and impressionist Guy Marks. This performance has often been erroneously attributed to Jerry Lacy, who had played Bogart in Herbert Ross' and Woody Allen's Play It Again, Sam (1972).

Goofs
The cruise liner at the end of the film looks far too modern for 1947. It is the MS Starward, built in 1968, and still in service today as the MV Orient Queen.

Quotes
Mianne Prendergast: [after spotting Natalie Wood wandering around her estate in a slinky silk robe and Joan Crawford high heel] If you wander inside, she'll probably rape you!
Leslie C. Tucker: There's no rush...

Crazy credits
The opening credits are spoken by a Humphrey Bogart impersonator.

Connections
Featured in Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind (2020)

Soundtracks
Give Me the Simple Life
(uncredited)
Music by Rube Bloom
Played on the piano at the Penguin Lounge

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Peeper the Sleeper

I like this film. It has a bit of the old 40s, late 30s private eye aspect to it but Michael Caine in his unmistakable London accent puts a new twist on the tale, which includes the very lovely Natalie Wood. the film never clicked and it's now relegated to the back of the pile, no video, no DVD and something that might show up on the late show. But, hey! I liked it and suggest you check it out if it comes across your viewing circumstances.