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In The Search for Isabelle, Red Skelton portrays a man named Dick Brown who finds himself increasingly perplexed by a series of phone calls intended for a mysterious woman named Isabelle LaRue. The story begins when Dick receives a notification from the telephone company that his new phone line has been installed. As he settles into his apartment, the phone rings, and he answers only to discover that the caller is looking for Isabelle. This call marks the beginning of an avalanche of inquiries about her, predominantly from men, which piques Dick's curiosity. Each call reveals a little more about Isabelle, hinting at her allure and the influential circles she seems to inhabit.
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