This is an Inspector Clouseau short from Depatie-Freleng. There will be spoilers ahead:
Everything just seems to click in this short-the villain is interesting, the script is good, the sight gags are good, it's just a very well done short.
The Inspector is placed in control of a diamond, which is the first and foremost mistake. He loses it to the bad guy(s), a three headed criminal named Weft, Wight and Wong (Wong is the middle head and given to spouting fortune cookie style "wisdom"). The bulk of the short is spent chasing the crook(s).
The Inspector eventually winds up "finding" the jewel by accident, with rather painful results. The closing gag is cute.
This short is available on DVD as part of the first set of Inspector cartoons and the DVD and this short are well worth watching. Most recommended.
Everything just seems to click in this short-the villain is interesting, the script is good, the sight gags are good, it's just a very well done short.
The Inspector is placed in control of a diamond, which is the first and foremost mistake. He loses it to the bad guy(s), a three headed criminal named Weft, Wight and Wong (Wong is the middle head and given to spouting fortune cookie style "wisdom"). The bulk of the short is spent chasing the crook(s).
The Inspector eventually winds up "finding" the jewel by accident, with rather painful results. The closing gag is cute.
This short is available on DVD as part of the first set of Inspector cartoons and the DVD and this short are well worth watching. Most recommended.