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A Shot in the Dark

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Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder investigation into a comedic series of mishaps, testing the patience of his irritable boss Charles Dreyfus as casualties mount. From TMDB

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  • R.E.M. @remhq.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 28, 2025

    Lifes Rich Pageant was released on this day in 1986. The title was inspired by a line in the 1964 Pink Panther film A Shot in the Dark when Inspector Clouseau, says “It’s all part of life’s rich pageant” after he falls into a fountain. What’s your favorite track from “Pageant”?

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  • THE Vinz Vektor - EN Vtuber @posindustries.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 19, 2024

    "Karnov's Revenge" being a direct sequel to "Fighter's History" and NOT "Karnov" is basically the video game version of how the Pink Panther movie franchise is actually a direct sequel to "A Shot in the Dark," a spinoff film of the original "The Pink Panther."

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  • Edward the Movie Buff 🎞🎬🎥📽 @midgetmoxie.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 28, 2026

    #Edwards1000SixtiesMovies 408/1000: A SHOT IN THE DARK In the second movie of the Pink Panther film series, Inspector Clouseau becomes smitten with a beautiful maid, and is determined to prove her innocent of a murder case that took place at the house where the maid is working.

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  • The Spooktacular Crypt Godbey!™ @amazingchrisgodbey.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 22, 2025

    While I know he's had quite a career, whenever I see George Sanders, I can't help but think of M. Ballon from "A Shot in the Dark", the second (and best) Pink Panther movie. #svengoolie

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  • Tim McDermott @thebombshelter.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 2, 2025

    #1001CoverSongs Song # 30: Roland Alphonso leading his band through the Henry Mancini-penned title track from the movie, "A Shot in the Dark." youtu.be/9C8Ela7-ABk?...

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  • alt.tv.pink-opaque @maxrebosroadie.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 18, 2024

    it’s kinda nuts how The Pink Panther is a charming but very lightweight film, honestly nothing to write home about, and then A Shot in the Dark has one of the most arresting opening sequences I’ve ever seen

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  • MidCenturyCinema @midcenturycinema.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 23, 2026

    6/23/64: Blake Edwards' A Shot in the Dark w/Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, Mr. George Sanders, Herbert Lom @jhoberman.bsky.social: "The series’ strongest movie" More: @simonsaybrams.bsky.social: www.politico.com/states/new-y... @goonpod.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

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  • Peach Fan Media @peachfanmedia.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 21, 2026

    A Shot in the Dark (Blake Edwards, 1964; United Artists (currently by MGM)) - 8/10 Great standalone sequel to The Pink Panther (1963/1964) involving Inspector Clouseau. If I'm gonna pick which is better, A Shot in the Dark is slightly more funnier than the first Pink Panther movie.

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  • Goon Pod @goonpod.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 9, 2025

    A SHOT IN THE DARK (1964) podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... The best Inspector Clouseau film with the introduction of Cato, Commissioner Dreyfus, some wonderful physical comedy and the greatest fourth-wall break of all!

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  • 🎃HunkyKarras🎃/♑🇮🇪🇬🇧 @hunkykubrick.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 13, 2025

    Peter Sellers 100📽️🎞️ #NowWatching 'A Shot In The Dark'. 1964 (Blake Edwards) No Sellers season would be complete without a Pink Panther film included.

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  • Damn Fool Idealistic Crusader @damnfoolcrusade.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 6, 2024

    Yet another dream soundtrack release this year! Quartet Records is releasing a 60th anniversary edition of Henry Mancini’s legendary Pink Panther score with both the film soundtrack and the album version with @malonedigital.bsky.social Please let this mean A Shot In The Dark is possible!

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  • Mark H @blackhole.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 3, 2025

    A Shot In The Dark (1964), the second Inspector Clouseau movie, was adapted (by William Peter Blatty!) from a French play called L’Idiote. It had been translated, renamed A Shot In The Dark and performed on Broadway in 1961. The play starred Julie Harris, Walter Matthau and… William Shatner!

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  • dogasusbackpack.bsky.social @dogasusbackpack.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 16, 2026

    The episode's title, "A Shot in the Ringuma!!" (リングマでドッキリ!) is similar to the title of the 1964 comedy film "A Shot in the Dark" (暗闇でドッキリ). The episode has absolutely nothing to do with the movie other than having a similar title.

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  • MidCenturyCinema @midcenturycinema.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 23, 2025

    6/23/64: Blake Edwards' A Shot in the Dark, w/Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, Mr. George Sanders, Herbert Lom @jhoberman.bsky.social: "The series’ strongest movie" More: @simonsaybrams.bsky.social: www.politico.com/states/new-y... Chilton: www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film...

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  • AB Normal ✌🏻 🐾 ♥️ @katwoman13.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 15, 2024

    Fact! #NowWatching Pink Panther a Shot in the Dark. Oh god I love this movie so much 🤣🤣

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  • Goon Pod @goonpod.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 9, 2025

    Tonight on Sky Arts, 8pm A Shot In The Dark (1964) My favourite Peter Sellers film and last year we covered it to mark its 60th anniversary with award-winning novelist Adam Leslie! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...

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  • RaD Adventures @radadventures.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 16, 2025

    From the title, many don't realize it is part of the series, but "A Shot in the Dark" from 1964 is the hilarious second film in the fun #PinkPanther series starring #PeterSellers and directed by #BlakeEdwards with music by #HenryMancini. 🎬🎥🎞️

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  • Moondoggie (Rick) @moondogrick.bsky.socialBluesky · May 12, 2026

    #Bales2026FilmChallenge #Bales2026MovieChallenge 5/13 Silly but brilliant A Shot in the Dark (1964) The best of 5 appearances by the great Peter Sellers as bumbling Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther film franchise. #filmsky 📽️ #moviesky 📽️

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  • allfrightner @allflicker.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 20, 2026

    The film is based on a French play, "L'Idiote" by Marcel Achard, which was adapted to English by Harry Kurnitz and retitled "A Shot in the Dark". Sellers hated it and Edwards and William Peter Blatty rewrote it in a few weeks to make it a direct PP sequel #AShotInTheDark #FlicksForAll #filmsky

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  • Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.orgBluesky · Nov 2, 2025

    Answers for 11/1: 1 THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) John Williams 2 THE GODFATHER PART II (1974) Nino Rota 3 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2 (2000) Hans Zimmer/Lalo Schifrin 4 A SHOT IN THE DARK (1964) Henry Mancini 5 BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) Franz Waxman Theme: Second film in a series or franchise. 2/2

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  • Tappie @looniesttunes.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 25, 2025

    There are very few movie scenes I love more than the opening to A Shot in the Dark. An unexpectedly mature way to start a goofy slapstick comedy, with that sombre song backing the whole thing. Visually impressive, too, with only four long shots in four minutes.

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  • Lindsay Wilkins @readandgeek.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 9, 2025

    I am still in the mood for a 1964 caper. So finally watching A Shot in the Dark - Let's just make this my #Junespoitation Free space Day Movie

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  • Antonio Salieri @antoniosalieri.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 18, 2025

    #MarchMadnessMovieChallenge #moviesky 3/18 - billiards in a movie A Shot in the Dark (1964) (Pink Panther movie series)

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  • Plushblue EP @plushblueeperic.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 15, 2025

    I saw the next film in the Jacques Clouseau saga, “A Shot in the Dark”, and I liked it. A good blend of funny and dramatic, and an undeniably great soundtrack from Mancini. Like the previous film, “The Pink Panther”, I saw it on MAX. 8.25/10

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  • Brian Schirmer @brianschirmer.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 22, 2024

    Likewise ignoring current events for my mental health by watching 1964’s A Shot In the Dark, wherein Peter Sellers’ bumbling Inspector Clouseau slowly drives a scene-stealing Herbery Lom’s Commissioner Dreyfus mad over the course of the film. Also: Elke Sommer!

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  • Grungehamster @grungehamster.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 30, 2026

    Will never get over The Pink Panther being not a true Pink Panther movie (in that is about a gentleman thief and the bungling detective character is incidental) and the best Pink Panther movie isn't technically a Pink Panther movie (A Shot in the Dark.)

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  • DJ Uncle Fishbits @unclefishbits.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 25, 2026

    Still can't get over the second Pink Panther film, "A Shot in the Dark", screenplay being co-written with Blake Edwards by "The Exorcist's" William Peter Blatty.

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  • DJ Uncle Fishbits @unclefishbits.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    The Pink panther is such an interesting series. The first film that was literally a vehicle for David Niven had Peter Sellers outshined everybody else in the role to the extent that the whole thing pivoted. But that A Shot in the Dark is the second film is so fascinating to me.

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  • Rev Peter W Nimmo @peternimmo.bsky.socialBluesky · May 15, 2025

    My favourite film ostensibly set in France is possibly A Shot in the Dark, with this incredible pre-titles sequence (shot in Borehamwood) youtu.be/NC_s4gyIqag?...

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  • Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.socialBluesky · May 1, 2025

    We're thrilled to announce that Anthony Ferraro will be our keynote speaker at this year’s Braille Challenge Finals! 🎉 Anthony Ferraro is a professional athlete, musician, motivational speaker, and content creator. The 2018 film A Shot in the Dark covers his journey as a blind wrestler.

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  • Carl @listeningtofilm.netBluesky · Dec 6, 2024

    Pick a movie, keep one actor, rest are Muppets. A Shot in the Dark Herbert Lom stays as C.I. Dreyfus Clouseau - Gonzo Maria Gambrelli - Camilla M. Ballon - Statler Maurice - Waldorf Francois - Scooter Kato - Animal

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  • Rocky N. Bullwinkle @lproulx.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 16, 2024

    A SHOT IN THE DARK, my favorite Inspector Clouseau movie is available on Tubi. Tell your friends and family. Yay!

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  • The Rori Horror Picture Show @missrori.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 5, 2024

    Revenge of the Pink Panther is my personal fave of that series. Maybe because it was a quickie effort so UA would have a big summer movie for ‘78, but it’s way funnier and brisker than the other ‘70s entries, if not A Shot in the Dark.

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  • Strait but not Narrows of Hormuz @spacefordogs.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 25, 2023

    Mary Christmas is one of those Puritan names, like A Shot in the Dark, that would make a great movie title. They should invent movies now

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  • Jeff Young @youngmindposts.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 2, 2026

    My favorite movie when I was 20 was A SHOT IN THE DARK. Even though I considered the movie to be old and my friends considered it corny. #PeterSellers #InspectorClouseau

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  • Matthew @oceansage771.bsky.socialBluesky · May 6, 2026

    I wrote a film review for Blake Edwards' classic comedy A Shot in the Dark (1964) starring Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Elke Sommer, Burt Kwouk, & George Saunders. boxd.it/efEPBz

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  • RGny @rjgny.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 19, 2026

    A Shot in the Dark is probably the best Clousseau movie. The incredible cast includes Elke Sommer, Herbert Lom, George Sanders, Graham Stark, André Maranne and Burt Kwouk.

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  • zombiedog.bsky.social @zombiedog.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 31, 2025

    📽️ I just reviewed A Shot in the Dark (1964) on #letterboxd boxd.it/byduAj #filmsky

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  • YotePocalyse is Nigh- He/Him @secyoteagenda.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2025

    The Expanse - "A Shot In The Dark": Yeah, I prefer the Blake Edwards/Peter Sellers film. :| Just...wow, could they please tighten the screws on Ilus just a bit more? It's actively depressing to watch, and everyone blaming Holden for it all is...possibly warranted. I don't think Avasarala was wrong?

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  • Beck Jones @beckjoneshere.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 8, 2025

    The actor and comedian fit a world of characters into a short lifetime (sometimes within the same film). Not-so-funny in his personal life, he was BOTD in 1925 and died of a heart attack at 54. Below, Sellers and Elke Summer in a publicity shot from A Shot in the Dark. #moviesky #film

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  • Scott Troutman-Wise @scottshot83.bsky.socialBluesky · May 1, 2025

    A Shot in the Dark (2025 Movie Thread, #177) #filmsky #MurderMysteryMAYhem

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  • Ytsrïk @ytsrik.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 22, 2025

    Fantastic film selection. I watched A Shot In The Dark last night with the marvellous George Sanders playing Benjamin Ballon.

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  • Michael Hogan @michaelhogan100.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 9, 2025

    Film-wise: at 8pm, A Shot In The Dark on Sky Arts. At 9pm, Aliens on Great Movies or Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade on Film4. At 10pm, Blue Velvet on BBC2. At 10.30pm, Eighth Grade on BBC3. At 11.50pm, Quatermass & The Pit on Sky Arts. At 11.55pm, The Elephant Man on BBC2 #telly

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  • Jonny Morris @jonnymorris.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 27, 2024

    JW A Shot in the Dark for first time in 40 years or so. It's okay, but weird to have a film with scenes with scripted gags interspersed with scenes with no scripted gags but lots of props for Peter to fuck about with. Which are quite fun but none of the gags are arising from the characters or story.

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  • Scott Pfitzinger @pfitzinger.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 5, 2026

    Movies released on October 5: Girls Town (1959) A Shot in the Dark (1964) Drunken Master (1978) The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai (1984) Training Day (2001) Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8K1... MST3K: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG5t... #movies 🎬 #anniversary #MST3K

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  • strum @strumstrum.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 10, 2026

    A great (less obscure) film from each year of the 60s: 1960: The Magnificent Seven 1961: West Side Story 1962: Lawrence of Arabia 1963: The Servant 1964: A Shot in the Dark 1965: The Ipcress File 1966: Alfie 1967: The Graduate 1968: 2001: A Space Odyssey 1969: Performance

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  • Zach the Soulstealer @zachthenarratorguy.bsky.socialBluesky · May 10, 2026

    Okay, @calamityjane516.bsky.social, the next #movie on my 200 favorites list is one I KNOW you’ll agree with. Sorry, Steve Martin. You know I love you, you wild and crazy guy. But there is only one Inspector Clouseau and it’s not you. It’s a Shot in the Dark #humor #filmsky

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  • The Rori Horror Picture Show @missrori.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 19, 2026

    The original trailer for A Shot in the Dark is incredible: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8K1...

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  • Mvskoke_Neb @mvskoke-neb.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 19, 2025

    I love this movie series. The Pink Panther (1963), A Shot in the Dark (1964), The Return of the Pink Panther (1975), The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976), and Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978). I even watched Son of the Pink Panther (1993) because I’m a big Roberto Benigni fan. 😁

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  • Justin Deegan @justindeegan.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 29, 2025

    One of the greatest sequels ever made, in my opinion, was ‘A Shot In The Dark’. Only a director like Blake Edwards could have followed up ‘The Pink Panther’ with something even better like this. The opening scene alone is just genius. So well choreographed ❤️ youtu.be/NC_s4gyIqag?...

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  • John Osborn 🏳️‍🌈 @johnosborn.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 11, 2025

    The world is kinda shit right now, but the opening to A Shot in The Dark (1964), the best Pink Panther movie, is still absolutely perfect. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC_s...

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  • Conrad Knauer @conrad.knauer.caBluesky · Oct 20, 2025

    1964: The Pink Panther cartoon character was developed for the opening title sequence of the hit film, “A Shot in the Dark,” starring Peter Sellers.

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  • Matthew Newell 🇺🇦 @matthewnewell.bsky.socialBluesky · May 11, 2025

    The Dark Knight. Blade II Godzilla Minus One over Shin Godzilla. Mission Impossible after the third film. A Shot in the Dark, is better than The Pink Panther. The Empire Strikes Back.

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  • Tim F @culturalsnow.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 2, 2025

    Also in A Shot In The Dark, the second (and best) Clouseau movie.

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  • Brendan Foley @thetruebrendanf.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 23, 2025

    The second Inspector Clouseau film, A SHOT IN THE DARK, was co-written by William Peter Blatty?

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  • TDMackie @tdmhistorian.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 21, 2025

    When facing a national crises, and have no power watch a Pink Panther movie. A Shot in the Dark, is very healing

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  • Internet Famous Marx (from Kirby Air Riders City Trial Ranked) @sanji.gayBluesky · Dec 24, 2024

    Choose 20 films that have stayed with you or influenced you. One film per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just posters. Day 1 — A Shot in the Dark (1964) #filmsky #filmchallenge #films 📽🎥🎬

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  • C h r i s n a @chrisna.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 13, 2024

    Every time I look at HBO Max I see the title card for A SHOT IN THE DARK (a fine Inspector Clouseau film!) and my brain starts singing Ozzy's "Shot in the Dark." I'm getting sick of it. I should find a way to remove that image on the app so I can quit the singing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxXT...

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  • Dark and Wondrous - it's in the trees! it's coming! @darkandwondrous.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 28, 2024

    11. Herbert Lom as Commissioner Dreyfus, the unfortunate man tasked with trying to manage Peter Sellers' Inspector Clouseau. He was introduced after the first Pink Panther film, in the chaotic and very funny A Shot in the Dark, and became thereafter iconic.

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  • Boo-tros Boo-tros Ghoulish @dlbowman76.comBluesky · Jun 8, 2024

    Speaking of Blake Edwards, it still slightly boggles me that A SHOT IN THE DARK, arguably the funniest Pink Panther film, was written by *William Peter Blatty* of all people.

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