Wonder Man (1945)

Only Danny Kaye's second staring vehicle (the first being 1944's 'Up in Arms') the un-inventively titled 'Wonder Man' is a lose assemblage of bits and musical numbers with a strange through line story. It has a low key thrown together quality that I actually thinks helps it. Danny Kaye plays twins, one a loud mouth comic performer, the other a meek book worm. When twin A is murder by the mob he appears to twin B, and occasionally possesses him in an effort to bring his killers to justice. Twin A's love interest is played by his future 'White Christmas' co-star Vera Ellen, and Twin B's by Virginia Mayo. Capably directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, a journey man best known for his Charlie Chan and Tarzan films, there are enjoyable bit parts for the likes of Allen Jenkin's and S.Z. Sakall. It is Kaye's film however, he carries it with a high level of commitment and energy, making this jumble of  movie better then it should be. The film won an Oscar for its special effects, which still work. ***