1940s black-and-white comedy noir theatrical poster. Dramatic noir lighting, smoke, venetian blinds, rain on window, hard shadows, exaggerated conspiracy atmosphere. Detective agency interior. Mike has created a gigantic evidence board with photographs, red string and suspect profiles, all centered around a missing stapler, wearing a rumpled suit, fedora and glasses, his face showing the reference likeness. The stapler is visibly sitting on top of Mike's fedora. Lisa stands in foreground wearing fitted trench coat over a sleek black dress, heels and gloves, staring into camera with total resignation, her face showing the reference likeness. Secretary, newspaper boy and suspicious janitor watch from doorway. Title: THE CASE OF THE MISSING STAPLER in classic noir typography.