The Bamboo Blonde
“SHE WAS THE SWEETHEART OF EVERY G.I.!”
Synopsis
A pilot of a B 29 meets Louise Anderson, a singer in a New York nightclub. He falls in love with her, but he had to leave next day for action in the Pacific. He lets paint her picture on his bomber, the "Bamboo Blonde" and becomes a hero with his crew sinking a Japanese battleship and shooting down a Japanese fighter wing. Back in New York, he leaves his fiancée and engages him to Louise.
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Frances Langford
Louise Anderson
Ralph Edwards
Eddie Clark
Russell Wade
Patrick Ransom, Jr.
Iris Adrian
Montana Jones
Richard Martin
Jim Wilson
Jane Greer
Eileen Sawyer
Glen Vernon
Shorty Parker (as Glenn Vernon)
Paul Harvey
Patrick Ransom, Sr.
Regina Wallace
Mrs. Ransom
Jean Brooks
Marsha
Tommy Noonan
Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)
Dorothy Vaughan
Mom
Eddie Acuff
M.P. Sergeant (uncredited)
Robert Clarke
Jonesy, Bamboo Blonde Crewman (uncredited)
Jason Robards Sr.
Colonel Graham (uncredited)
Walter Reed
Montgomery
Jean Andren
Minor Role (uncredited)
Jack Arkin
Photographer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kimble, Wayne Whittaker, Olive Cooper
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Bamboo Blonde
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Lawrence Kimble, Wayne Whittaker, Olive Cooper
Paul Sawtell
Frank Redman
Les Millbrook
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Mann
Director
Lawrence Kimble
Writer
Olive Cooper
Writer
Les Millbrook
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Herman Schlom
Producer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bamboo Blonde
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What is The Bamboo Blonde about?
A pilot of a B 29 meets Louise Anderson, a singer in a New York nightclub. He falls in love with her, but he had to leave next day for action in the Pacific. He lets paint her picture on his bomber, the "Bamboo Blonde" and becomes a hero with his crew sinking a Japanese battleship and shooting down a Japanese fighter wing. Back in New York, he leaves his fiancée and engages him to Louise.
Who directed The Bamboo Blonde?
The Bamboo Blonde was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in The Bamboo Blonde?
The principal cast of The Bamboo Blonde includes Frances Langford, Ralph Edwards, Russell Wade, Iris Adrian, Richard Martin.
When was The Bamboo Blonde released and how long is it?
The Bamboo Blonde was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bamboo Blonde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bamboo Blonde was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bamboo Blonde?
The Bamboo Blonde holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).