She Asked for It(1937)

Mysteries are his meat! He writes 'em...he reads 'em...but when she makes him start to solve 'em...help, police!

She Asked for It is a silent comedy about financial fortune and family rivalry. Dwight Stanford and his wife Penny are perpetual spendthrifts living off an allowance from Dwight's wealthy uncle. When the uncle dies in a hit-and-run accident, his will-less estate passes to Dwight's resentful cousin Conrad, leaving Dwight and Penny with nothing. Desperate for income, Dwight turns to writing mystery novels featuring detective Steven Knight. The books become instant bestsellers, reversing their fortunes and reigniting family tensions. As Dwight's newfound success transforms his circumstances, the dynamics between the cousins shift dramatically, testing loyalties and exposing the true nature of their relationships.